Does a quick claim deed need an atty when the other one is signing the property over.

Ideally, both parties should be represented by their own attorney. The transferring party should hire a lawyer to prepare the deed and transfer...

Is excessive re-service of the same notice after an answer is filed harassment?

NY does not recognize a civil cause of action for harassment. The additional copies served at the property may be intended for other parties to...

Is there a possible adverse affect if the defendant files the RJI instead of the bank's lawyer?

Speak to the lawyer you hired, and pay the fee. Your attorney can advise whether or not it's a good idea to intentionally speed up the foreclosure...

How to collect an unpaid loan principal

You need to bring any documentation you have to a local attorney with a debt collection practice, and commence a lawsuit.

How to ensure loan repayment?

The short answer is that lending money carries some inherent risk for the lender not getting paid back. The lender can minimize that risk by...

I AM A COMMERCIAL TENANT AND ALSO A COPORATION,IT HAS BEEN 40 DAYS NOW AND STILL NO RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT.

If the month to month lease is in writing, and there is a provision governing the security deposit, that should determine the terms of the security...

What's a refusal hearing? I have one coming up, do i need lawyer?

It's independent of the DWI prosecution. It's an administrative proceeding concerning your driver's license. It's not something you should be doing...

Do i have the right to sew my landlord for the rent i have paid having proof he hasn't paid mortgage since b4 i moved in?

The landlord's mortgage has no bearing on your agreement to pay rent. The mortgage is a matter between the landlord and the landlord's bank. The...

Is our landlord legally harassing us?

NY does not recognize a civil cause of action for harassment. It appears you aren't destined to get along with this landlord. Moving may be the...

My colleague is correct in pointing out that your options depend on the grounds the landlord is using to petition for eviction. On a related...