In T bankruptcy is LL rent lien wiped out with the bankruptcy filing, if the rent lien was incurred before the filing?

Debt was incurred prior to bankruptcy, so it would be discharged with other debts (assuming there is a discharge.)

This is a nuisance case, and in New York, you can sue the Golf Course for nuisance, but it will be a long drawn out litigation. I successfully...

I actually disagree with the prior poster. In New York, you can legally record a conversation either telephonically or face to face so long as one...

I have been renting here for almost 23 years and the landlord seems to think that replacing the cesspool is my obligation.

Ordinarily, that would be considered a structural repair and absent a lease requirement that you are responsible, the LL can't force you to pay. ...

Open container ticket, I just started working and can't show up to court. What are my options?

You either need to show up, or hire an attorney to show up for you. You can likely get one adjournment, but depending on the court, that may...

My partner was taking health insurance for her and her husband and never told me. I never took health insurance.

You don't really ask a question. If the question is, can you receive this money back on dissolution. The answer is no. Can you receive 1/2 of the...

Can I file a sexual complaint against my doctor if I believe his exam crossed the lines of professional?

It is very unusual for a male doctor to examine a woman without a female assistant in the room. The exam does not sound appropriate. You have...

If the guy is 21 and the girl is sixteen but turning 17 in two months can that be considered statutory rape?

If the sex is in New York, the male can be prosecuted.

Famous attorneys

F. Lee Bailey went to jail for contempt, and was disbarred. I doubt he's ashamed.

Can I ask a subletter to leave when the lease that was signed by the person whom they are subletting the room from expires?

The lease is over. You can ask her to leave, and evict her if she doesn't.