A New York landlord can only restrict two tenants per bedroom in some situations. In a recent case, a husband and wife filed a complaint with HUD that the management company refused to renew their lease after concluding that the family of five was too large for the 1,464 square foot, two-bedroom apartment that they…
If you are a landlord, you may have asked your tenant to provide a security deposit, to cover any losses you may incur for unpaid rent or damages. In New York, there are specific state laws about security deposits. There may be local laws as well. In addition, there are different rules for deposits on…
Some people like the idea of getting an annulment instead of a divorce, when a marriage comes to an end. Many people believe that annulments are faster and cheaper than a divorce. A person may have a religious objection to divorce and wish to seek an annulment instead. In New York, there are two different…
Under New York law, in every lease for residential property there is an implied warranty of habitability. This is true whether or not it is actually written into the lease. The implied warranty of habitability means that every landlord warrants three things about the property: that the property is fit for human habitation, that the…
One of the first questions that many divorce clients asks is “who gets the property?” The most highly contested parts of a divorce is who will get the property accumulated during the marriage. Like most other areas of the law, how marital property is divided depends on which state you live in. New York is…
Yes, videotaping a consensual act without a partner’s knowledge violates the New York laws against unlawful surveillance. The New York Appellate Division, Third Department rejected the defendant’s contentions that the New York unlawful surveillance law applies only to “peeping Toms” who hide video cameras in locker rooms, bathrooms, and dressing rooms. The law also applies…
A conditional New York license after a DWI allows for driving to work, from work and at any time during the work day that your job requires you to operate a motor vehicle. You may also drive to and from college or vocational classes, DDP classes, your children’s classes, the DMV, substance abuse treatments, and…
There are many dangers of being exposed to lead, especially for children. Most exposure to lead by children comes from lead paint. Lead was used frequently in house paint before 1978. When it peels, children sometimes are poisoned by putting the lead paint chips in their mouths. Also, lead paint can be dangerous when it…
In some cases, you must undergo a formal substance abuse evaluation to stay enrolled in the Buffalo, NY Drinking Driving Program (DDP) and maintain your conditional license. You may be referred for evaluation based on the information you disclose in a written self inventory, or if you request help in dealing with an addiction problem.…
If you are convicted of a DWI or DWAI in the Buffalo, New York area, your license will be suspended for 90 days to a year, or perhaps even longer, depending on your age, prior offenses, and level of intoxication. Eligibility for a conditional license is also contingent on these factors, but in many cases,…
