Is the town responsible for damages to my home when ground water backs up from a clogged road drain? (after a very heavy rain)

As a protective matter you should file a notice of claim in accordance with the general municipal law within 90 days of the incident. I agree with...

36 hrs after closing on cash purchase of home water was running down inside basement wall . Any protection on this in NY state?

I recommend to all my clients that they not complete the disclosure stattement and take the %500.00 hit at closing.

CAN I ADVANCE A COURT DATE FOR AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A REAL ESTATE ISSUE? WE HAD ONE DATE SO FAR AND THE NEXT FOR SEPTEMBER

I agree with the earlier answer. Your attorney should be aware of how the local courts work and what it will take to get an earlier hearing.

5 siblings inherited out of state vacation home. Only 2 of the siblings are on a Bargain and Sale Deed. Are the 2 siblings

Your facts could use some clarification. If the vacation home was conveyed to 2 siblings before your parent died, than even though the property...

I own 2/3 of 25 acres farmland. Joe ownes 1/3 and never paid taxes in 30 yrs. I want 2 sell. He wont answer me. What can do?

You don't state what you want to do. Do you just want contribution on the taxes? Do you want to sell the property? Do you want to divide the...

The devil as they say is in the details. Yes, assigning a contract can be done, BUT the contract must allow assigning. See a lawyer before...

I was deceived for a short sale mortgage fraud and gave $38000?

You have at least 3 alternatives: 1. get yourself an attorney; 2. go to the district attorney's office and file a complaint; or perhaps, best,...

Depending on what the source of the problem is with the title to the property it 1. might have a lien that needs to be paid off which can either a....

Except for the methods described in the first attorney's answer, your name can not be removed from the title. Sometimes, however, it may appear...

What are the elements that need to be proven when filing a violation of the clean water act?

Your question does not give enough facts to give a complete answer. Also, State law provisions can be broader than the federal law. Also,...