Can I sue an out-of-state landlord re: a landlord-tenant issue at a property in New York State under personal jurisdiction?
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Answered on July 08, 2013
Since the property is in NYS and since they are doing business in NYS you can bring suit in NYS as the courts will have jurisdiction. Serving the...
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Can a landlord keep money from a security deposit for cleaning issues above and beyond how the tenants received the apartment?
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Answered on July 08, 2013
This sounds like the landlord is being a bit over zealous in what he is entitled to. If you have photgraphic evidence of the condition of the...
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Can I sue the company if they didn't pay me?
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Answered on July 03, 2013
You can always sue. The terms of your contract will determine if you can recover or not. The question is, after the internship is over do you want...
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Just found out my landlord said I was family before I moved in so they didn't have to deal with the co-op rules what do I do
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Answered on July 02, 2013
Possiblly. If it is against the rules to rent to anyone who is not related and this was not disclosed to you then the lease could be invalid due...
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If a co-signer of a car loan dies can they hold the co-signer's estate responsible if buyer defaults after co-signer's death?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
question would hinge on whether they were notified of the passing of the co-signor and whether there was any duty to notify them.
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My 95 year old mother has recently become unable to comprehend or sign documents. How do I get a Power of Attorney.
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I'm sorry, but if you morther is unable to comprehend or sign she can not give you a power of attorney. You would need to be appointed guardian...
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Is a promissory note dated Aug 2005 still good?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
It is valid for 6 years from maturity date.
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I am looking to purchase rental properties in South Carolina. I am looking at different leases on legal zoom. Any advice?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Yes, forget legal zoom or other pre-printed lease forms. Contact a real estate attorney in SC and have a residential lease drawn up. It's not...
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Suing a board(s) member for violating their fiduciary responsibility
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Yes, a board member can be sued for self dealing.
Is it okay for my husband to add me to the deed after the closing? The mortgage bank made everything go into his name alone.
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Technically, you need the bank's permission as the mortgage will have a due on sale clause. This means that any change in the way title is held is...
