Her child said something in class that a student reported to the teacher and the teacher contacted the state registry. Investigation showed no proof of abuse after interviewing child and family. Family has been put on probation, anyway. They are fearful how this will impact their immigration... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

It can be incredibly frustrating and stressful to be placed on probation even when an abuse allegation is found to be unsubstantiated. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has broad authority to take actions they believe are in the best interest of a child's safety, including... View More

I divulged to my employer I have ADHD (verbally, not in writing), and suggested a couple of approaches I thought might help improve some of the work challenges I was experiencing. Four weeks later, I was fired. The contract termination letter I received states the reason for my dismissal:... View More

The title is in the process of being transferred from my father’s name to my name

I’ve lived here for eight years and never complained. I have had problems this last year and been vocal to owner about it for last month and now I am told I have to leave by September 30.

Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Jul 26, 2024

In New York, when a landlord terminates your tenancy within one year of lodging a complaint about the premises, you may have a retaliatory eviction defense to summary eviction proceedings in housing court. If you prevail, the petition to evict will be dismissed, and you may be awarded additional... View More

I’ve lived here for eight years and never complained. I have had problems this last year and been vocal to owner and now I am told I have to leave by September 30.

Daniel Michael Luisi
answered on Jul 26, 2024

If you have been served a notice of termination within one year of lodging a complaint with your landlord, yes, you have a potential retaliatory eviction defense under New York law. This will be a question of proof, documents, and evidence. If you can prove your case in Court, you may be able to... View More

a incident happened at my boyfriend‘s job because of a complaint that I made against him. He was doing sexual activities in his job and I decided to contact one of his employees about it and the employee contacted HR. I just received a phone call from HR and I told them about everything that he... View More

I need a guest clause for a non-stabilized lease. What is the minimum number of days, overnight guests, consecutive?

Can you restrict the number of guests staying at one time? This is for a two-bedroom apartment. There is one tenant, one occupant with a child on the lease, and many guests... View More

The roof has been leaking and the roofer has been out. It is still leaking. The wall in the kitchen has soft spots on it and is leaking onto our stove. A mold inspector came out and verified there is a lot of mold in the basement needing remediation. There is probably mold throughout the house as... View More

Full quote below, I put in a deposit with said business owner, two and a half years have passed and the delivery date of services keeps getting pushed back six months or so every six months. I requested either confirmation that the services would be pushed no further or to send a refund back from... View More

Hello really weird question that no one has been able to figure out, but my girlfriend’s dad passed away and she is an only child who inherited everything and she is trying to give his motorcycle to her uncle/ his brother. There is no title for it and it’s showing that it’s not registered in... View More

I have a friend whose step-father has a bad history with drug use. He overdosed last year, but as far as she knows he is no longer using. However, if he were to still be using, or even selling and I was on the premises at the time that the cops came to arrest him, would this event be listed on my... View More

My cousin went to an ultra religious jewish sleep away camp. one of the rules is that phones aren't allowed. We knew about this rule before hand but what we didn't know was that in the agreement its said tgat if they find a phone, they're allowed to break it.

While they were... View More

Jack Mevorach
answered on Jul 24, 2024

Would you prefer the Bet Din to the NYS courts?

Jack

Employees have been employed for around 4 months and has very limited paid time off available. Will we need to hold their position?

Lease expired after first year of living in building. I've lived there for 3 years as an oral month to month agreement. The landlord claims because of the water bill the rent is increasing. They're responsible for water on the prior lease and the notice was over text not written.

Relative is now deceased and the Buyer added a rider to sell co-op. Estate has property. The contract has no end date. Estate being sued for specific performance. Buyer still has not sold co-op and has no sign of funding. Buyer is still negotiating sales price 2 yeas later. Can we file a motion to... View More

Jack Mevorach
answered on Jul 24, 2024

Is the estate represented by counsel?

Jack

The original property disclosure report checked "No" for structural damage. However, the real estate agent said she believed the tenants didn't put the foundation blocks back, and I could jack up the sinking side. I decided to risk it, based on that information, without inspection. I... View More

I spent a lot on paying my bills already and a credit card I put 4,000 on almost

I first initially signed a monthly lease but due to financial difficulties I’m not able to pay the full 2500 at the beginning of each month, so we split the payments. I want to move out to find something more affordable but every check I use to pay rent so it’s very difficult to save. If I... View More