If you are a landlord and you have a tenant who isn’t paying the rent, there are some steps you must take to evict them. First, you must make a rent demand. If the tenant fails to pay the rent after receiving the demand, the landlord can start a nonpayment case in court. To start…
Domestic violence is a serious matter. The term “domestic violence” refers to assault and battery between members of the same household. Although most people think of husbands who batter their wives when they think of domestic violence, domestic violence can be perpetrated by a wife upon a husband, an adolescent child upon a parent, or…
If you are considering purchasing a home, you will certainly be asked to sign a contract. Many buyers and sellers don’t review this document in detail, assuming that most of the language is standard boilerplate contract language. However, this document is one of the most important steps to take in purchasing a home. The contract…
In New York, tenants have the right to privacy within their apartments or rental homes. There are certain circumstances under which a landlord can enter an apartment. However, in general, landlords are expected to leave their tenants alone in their rental homes. Under New York law, there are three reasons that a landlord can enter…
A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order, which is a special court order that splits or changes the ownership of a retirement plan so that each spouse gets his or her share of the plan. QDRO rules only apply to certain types of retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, pensions, and 403(b)s. Military, federal, state…
As you almost certainly are aware, driving while intoxicated is illegal in New York. Under New York law, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher qualifies a person as intoxicated. Although it varies from person to person depending on a variety of factors, a BAC of .08 could be reached if a 160…
No, you should not plead guilty in your New York criminal case without consulting an attorney. A qualified New York criminal defense attorney can help advise you on your legal rights, the case against you, and the best course of action. Many defendants believe the evidence against them is so strong that there is no…
Although the economy has been on the rebound in recent years, times are still tough for many New Yorkers. In many cases, when a person has experienced a job loss, a divorce, unexpected medical expenses or another financial hit, that individual has no choice but to stop paying his or her mortgage. Failing to pay…
If you rented a house or apartment from a New York landlord, the landlord most likely required you to give a security deposit before you were allowed to move in. Usually, the security deposit is equal to a month’s rent. If a person chooses to renew his or her lease, and the rent is increased,…
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is being celebrated at a completely free fair on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 12-4 PM at the Akron-Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Road, Akron, NY. The goal of this health and fitness day is to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to improve the health and…
