If someone files a frivolous lawsuit does the defendant have to pay any remaining balance

Whether a lawsuit is frivolous or not will be determined by the trial court. As to the amount owed the contractor will have to prove the terms of...

I was just served with a notice of petition for non payment. I have a legitimate counter claim. Do I need a lawyer to respond

Of course it would be best if you retained an attorney. What you have described is a constructive eviction which is a defense to apying rent. You...

You would need a collection attorney. You would have to serve him in Ca or get him to come here to obtain jurisdiction over him. You could get a...

I would like to know that if i was evicted from my apartment on june 26 2012 and requested a tranfer fron section 8 about 4 time

The reason for you eviction could have a lot to do with the problems you are having now. If you were evicted for not paying your portion of the...

Can a furniture store charge me for cancellation fee if I want to exchange a dinning set I never picked up from the store?

Restocking fees are common and are legal if they are a posted policy of the store, if it is on your receipt or on a contract signed by you. Check...

No it does not make the entire premises illegal and you are not entitled to recover already paid rent. If the premises are deemed illegal it means...

Are motor vehicle retail installment contacts subject to usury laws?

Yes they are subject to NYS usury laws with certain exceptions. For example, if the lender is a federally chartered bank they would be subject to...

Am i able to evict my 20 year old son legally who pays no rent but wont move out.

Yes you can evict him. It is a complicated process that requires specific notice provisions and service of a petition and notice of petition. I...

Close out an corporation?

Hire an accountant to file a final tax return for the corporation and wind down its operations.

Most lenders will not lend on a property with a life estate. Based upon the facts you describe you would have to change the deed to get rid of the...