New York is an employment at will state, meaning that an employer can fire an employee without any notice at any time for any reason or even no reason at all. There are some exceptions to this rule, the details of which I recommend you discuss with an attorney as they can be very fact specific.

Most likely a bill of sale or receipt will suffice.

This is a difficult question to answer without more detailed facts, such as who owned the photos, how did the nieces and nephews come into possession, did the previous owner of the photographs have a will? Legally, photographs are personal property, no different than furniture or a television.... View More

To my knowledge the Governor has not stayed rental payments due to Covid-19. Practically speaking, the landlord cannot force payment at this time because the Courts are closed and all evictions are currently stayed. The rent may still be due, but the landlord does not have much recourse at this... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your predicament, this is a difficult situation that unfortunately many senior citizens face. Fortunately, New York law provides some relief.

Real Property Law 227-a states that where a tenant is 62 or older "there shall be implied a covenant by the... View More

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak all evictions in the state of New York are stayed until at least June 20, 2020. A plenary action may allow you to recoup use and occupancy for occupation of the premises after the agreed upon vacate date.

You may be able to seek recourse through an Article 78 proceeding. It will be quicker and less expensive to apply for the next semester.

This is a difficult situation faced by many landlords. Have you tried reaching out to the tenant to request written permission to remove the items?

Currently all evictions are stayed as a result of the Covid-19 breakout.

The Clerk of the Court should be able to provide you with access to the file.

Often, after the conclusion of a divorce, the marital home is listed for sale. Generally, the proceeds from the sale of a marital home are applied to the mortgage and other marital debts, the remaining balance is often divided between the parties.

If you were physically injured you should seek a consultation with a personal injury attorney. As for the windows, a report to the local municipality may prompt your landlord to make the needed repairs.

All parents have a support obligation until their child turns twenty-one (21) years old. Normally the custodial parent will not pay support, but the Child Support Standards Act ("CSSA") calculations for both parents are required. The Court requires divorcing parents to complete the... View More

There is very little you can do as the courts are closed and all evictions are stayed. One possibility is negotiating with the tenant to reach a solution that works for both parties.

You should contact your local municipality to request an inspection. If the municipality finds a violation the landlord will be forced to correct the issue.

Child support calculations can sometimes be addressed through motion practice or through the filing of a petition.

An estate representative, either an executor or administrator, should determine whether a tax return is necessary. The estate representative is responsible for administering an estate and filing any necessary tax documents.

Your landlord has to remove your husband from the lease. If there is domestic violence you can seek an order of protection, this could force your husband to vacate.

Divorce is not cheap, but some services do exist for individuals with limited income. Your local bar association may be able to point you in the direction of a service you can afford.

The presumption that a child born during a marriage is the biological product of the husband and wife is one of the strongest presumptions in the law. A birth certificate stating otherwise may be enough to overcome this presumption.