Can my grandmother be withheld from me?

Your mother has no legal obligation to advise you of your grandmother's well being or whereabouts. If you are concerned about her welfare you may...

Can I counter sue my landlord for taking me to court for rent i paid but they say they never received?

You can file a counterclaim against the landlord seeking an abatement of rent for the bad conditions in your apartment. This is called a breach of...

If you are a Rent Stabilized tenant the landlord cannot use your alleged misconduct as grounds for not renewing your lease. Your lease can only...

How to be reimbursed lost wages & withheld security deposit in a frivolous holdover proceeding?

Lost wages and interest are normally not recoverable in the context of a landlord/tenant proceeding. It is also unwise to assume that a proceeding...

What is considered 'normal wear and tear' in terms of getting a security deposit returned?

The conditions you describe can all be considered normal wear and tear, especially after 9 years of occupancy. If your landlord is refusing to...

Sunday Trading as a Tenant

You need to have a landlord/tenant attorney review the lease in question and any local ordinances concerning opening a store on Sunday.

What type of lawyer will be best suited for my case?

You may want to consider getting an order of protection against your roommate. You can call the Brooklyn Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service...

Can Court accept Affidavit of Service for summons served on def's relative in the Phillipines because def. refused documents?

The Plaintiff should consult his attorney about making the appropriate motion to either deem the service as proper or have the court direct an...

What does it mean when a judge in the queens supreme court declines an order to show cause orally and what does it mean open

Open appearance in the eCourts system means that the clerk has not yet entered a disposition for that court appearance. A denied order to show...

You and your wife can work out the transfer of interest in the home as part of your separation agreement. You should consult an attorney about this.