Punitive damages in breach of contract

In New York, punitive damages are generally not recoverable for a breach of contract, even where the breach of contract was intentional. However,...

I bought a car on eBay about 8 years ago and the guy took the money (10, 000) and disappeared. Ebay refuses to help.

There are laws ("statutes of limitations") that govern when you must file a claim against a wrongdoer. Claims for breach of contract, fraud and...

Can I get out of contract with a roofer with a letter of quit. He hasn't done or purchased any material no start date set

As a general rule, you have no right to "change your mind" after signing a contract. The issue will likely be whether the roofer has any damages....

Why is my neighbor tries to block me from getting to my land because he says i am going across his land in order to get to mine

There is no enough information to provide a complete answer. As a general rule, you have no right to drive across a neighbor's property for any...

Do my neighbors have any say in allowing me to give an easement to another property owner?

It depends. If the use by an additional user does no unreasonably interfere with the use by the existing neighbors, then it is likely permitted.

I have a right of way/easement between my property and my neighbors. Is he allowed to put a gate at the beginning of the easemen

It depends. Who owns the property and who has the right of way? If the property is owned by the neighbor and the gate otherwise does not...

I have a apartment that I am using as a rental property. When I bought I have put my name and my daughter name in the deed.

Because your daughter is a minor, you will need a guardian appointed to oversee the sale and to dictate where her share of the proceeds should be...

My daughter and her ex- husband defaulted on their mortgage and their home equity loan

A "mortgage" involves two transactions - a loan and a lien. A foreclosure action is an action on the lien - it results in the transfer...

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I own an investment shore condo that has gone down 150,000 since purchase. Now building wants a 20,000 assessment from each own

There is not a real estate question - it is more of a bankruptcy question. I would suggest you speak to local bankruptcy counsel to see what your...

I have property that has been blocked .Its on a property line,.Also a county line.

You will likely need an attorney. The first area of inquiry would be whether the prior land grants provided a right of way for your use of the ...