Brian Stephan Devery's Answers (48)

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Fraud with checks

Brian's answer | Answered on July 29, 2009

This is a Criminal Act. I suggest you contact the District Attorney for Bronx County and have it investigated. Also fill out a police report as...

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I am a co-signer on my home. I just had my mortgaga remodified. Can i still file for bankruptcy?

Brian's answer | Answered on July 23, 2009

The short answer is YES. as long as you are current on your mortgage and can file bankruptcy and keep your house assuming you meet certain...

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In NY, if tenants in common do not contribute equally to the down payment, how is the value divided?

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

Tenants in Common (TIC) ownership of property in Ny is designated on the deed by the parties. if the deed is blank as to percentages then it is...

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Can he take something that is in my name??

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

The short answer here is a gift is a gift and cannot be taken back. However it is my understanding that engagement rings are treated differently. ...

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Condo water damage

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

Owning a condo is unlike owning a house. In the condo, the unit itself is owned by the condo board but the sheetrock in and the subfloor up is...

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Hi,I have a q.about a personal loan .I have a signed promise note from my ex for 30 k.It has been 10 years passed since the note

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

The answer to your question depends in large part to the terms of the promisory note. assuming this is a Promisory note you bought at Staples or...

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If I give 2 week notice, is company required by law to pay me for the 2 weeks regardless of whether or not they want me to work?

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

NY is an "at will" employment state. You are not required to give 2 weeks notice to your boss unless some other agreement like an employment...

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Wise for for same-sex New Yorkers to marry outside of New York now?

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

Good luck in your marriage! Although I am not a Gay man and although I tend to be rather conservative, I am with you on this issue and believe...

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Are there any laws restricting or forbidding recording someone without their knowledge, over the phone, to NV state, from NY?

Brian's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

Although I am NOT a criminal or civil attorney, it is my understanding that NY law requires that one party to a conversation be aware that the...

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Can we break our lease because of bedbugs?

Brian's answer | Answered on June 30, 2009

Every lease i have ever seen incorporated a covenant of quiet enjoyment. this covenant is between the landlord and the tenant whereby the landlord...

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