There are challenges that people encounter that may become legal problems, such as eviction or the untimely death of a loved one. Sometimes hiring an attorney can seem daunting during the most difficult time of one’s life. In response to public need, some Courts have help desks or help centers…
As long-time readers of this blog may be aware, New York State has significant protections in place for defendants in foreclosure actions. These legal requirements are meant to ensure that a homeowner is allowed an opportunity to defend his case, or at least be aware of a pending and existing…
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Recently in the news is a story about a bagel store in the West Village neighborhood in Manhattan which became an “internet sensation” and its resulting popularity is causing problems with its landlord. It seems that, according to the landlord, the store has been unable, or unwilling, to accommodate the…
Our firm handles many partition matters. As discussed in prior blog posts, a partition action occurs when one (or more) co-owners of a property no longer wish to co-own the property. A partition action is a legal mechanism wherein a co-owner can petition the Court for an order to have…
Our firm is involved in many situations in which one party seeks to remove another party from property, such as a house, cooperative, or condominium unit. However, the situation underlying the attempted removal will often determine the correct legal method for effectuating said removal. The two main legal remedies are…
Baseball fans learned of the recent passing of Pete Rose a/k/a “Charlie Hustle.” Rose was most closely identified by his championship playing days for the “Big Red Machine” Cincinnati Reds. He was a divisive figure in that he was known as the Hit King for having the most hits of…