Landlord won't address a leak near an electrical outlet. What's my recourse?

File an HP action to rectify the issue. Here's how: http://nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/housing/startinghp.shtml

New York. My house is on a road that is a right of way. Do I need permission from the owner to fix or plow this right of way ?

The common-law rule is that the easement holder is responsible for maintenance, not the property owner across whose property the easement...

Statute of Limitations Calculation

Under CPLR 215, an unlawful eviction case must be filed within a year. If the tolling period is from the date of the occurrence, the time would...

Practically speaking, I would have a meeting with the principal to discuss your concerns and have the school resolve the matter internally. A...

Are you able to reopen up a wrongful foreclosure case after having proof of such?

If you never knew about the case (I.e you were not served), the court never had jurisdiction to render a judgment. It's possible that the judgment...

March 28 2014 my apartment burnt down electrically due to landlord. The city shut the building down. Is it too late to sue them?

If the apartment burned down due to the landlords negligence you could have a case. In order to prove what property you had inside (without...

Hi I've been severed a notice to quit can I file for chapter 13 to save my home for property taxs

Yes. You can use chapter 13 to get current on your property taxes. If you are paying past due property taxes though your Chapter 13, you must pay...

After years of failing to foreclose on my property the note holder sold the note. How long until I find out who brought it?

Yes, if you have a new note holder, they should send you a letter of attornment that gives you notice where money should be sent.

Practically speaking, I would wait until the lease expires and when you renew don't include his name. Otherwise, you would need to get something...

I won a judgement against my landlord. He did not pay and brought a claim against me. What is the right way to deal with this?

Agreed. Show up to small claims court and explain the situation to the court attorney. The case will likely be dismissed again.