My landlord mistakenly gave me my housemates sublet, the contract is already signed, can he terminate it or am i protected?

While Mr. Smollens' answer is based on applicable law, you should be aware that portions of his answer, particularly as to sub-leasing, are based...

Can a landlord in Ithaca, New York state break a lease due to renovations? The walls are being broken due to hazardous material.

Your situation poses a tough series of questions. 1) Your landlord might well be required by law to break the lease given the presence of...

Can a child be givin back to his parents if someone forged the mothers name on the petition

I also saw that you had multiple ways of asking this question. The paperwork that was submitted to the Court will be very important in determining...

A complete answer to your question would depend on the terms of your lease as well as any deed restrictions for the Church grounds. The letter you...

Local practice sets the "disobeying a traffic control device" generally as the lowest level the local district attorney will use for any...

Can I appeal a judge's decision not to make a decision on a temporary order of protection?

You generally cannot appeal an order in a case when the order is not "final." To appeal such an order, you have to apply (or "make a motion") for...

In new york state is it leagal one for a laywer to recomend you go to trail know that some one wrote statement and not disclose?

Cortland generally uses a public defender system. You might have been given assigned counsel if there were multiple defendants. You are allowed...

I want to sue a psychologist in NY who lied regarding his credentials, emotionally abused me, etc. Little $, please advise

I would suggest a slightly different approach. What you are really talking about may well be malpractice rather than personal injury. ...

Who is responsible for paying for a funeral, the estate administrator or the person that signed the contract ?

The decedent's friend should make sure to present the bill and receipt to the administrator. If the administrator will not reimburse, then the...

What kind of attorney do i hire?

Gather up the papers you have and take them to Neighborhood Legal Services in the old high school building on Seneca Street ... the same building...