In a holdover case can the landlord deny the tenant access to the files pertinent to the case?

I agree with Mr. Smollens. Simply because you have a holdover hearing does not automatically grant you access to files which you deem to be...

Tell the judge why you had to miss the court date, and the judge will let you know if your reason is valid. Examples of what is likely to be...

Will he be able to evict me even when he violated the order of protection?

Service of process is not generally deemed to be violative of an order of protection. It wasn't the purpose for which a third-party contact...

If I pay my attorney, and then release my attorney, can I still dispute the fees?

Dear asker, You certainly can DISPUTE the fees. However, realize that just because you dispute them does not mean that the first attorney is...

District court permission needed or not ?What step is better for me ?

1. We have no idea why your house is being sold, so we cannot even begin to answer this question. 2. You are not qualified to handle an appeal...

My husband is on Parole (NY) and was moving a motorcycle that was not turned on.....

He needs defense counsel. As Mr. Rothstein has said, key in ignition would be sufficient for "driving," so he could have a violation. The fact...

Hello, If you fall for an internet scam should you take legal action or is it not really worth it?

Depends on the amount of money at issue. Ultimately, the only one that can make that decision is you. I do agree with my colleagues that you...

Can I file a complain against my lawyer who is not attending my case because she claims to be on maternity leave?

If the attorney is on LEAVE from a law firm for maternity, you should be asking her law firm who is covering her cases. That should have been...

Question: Am I allowed to re-purpose toy action figures as decorative items or use them to create new art work?

Your question provides far too many intellectual property issues for a fact-specific answer on this forum. Calling something "art" does not take...

Short term rental in NYC in 2 unit building

I agree with my colleagues. If you want a specific answer based on all of the facts and circumstances of your subletting, then you need to consult...