Can a NY Condominium Association Board Ban Smoking? Yes, New York condominium boards can implement no smoking policies. It is usually impossible to prevent a neighbor’s secondhand smoke from entering your condominium. Even running a purifier may not remedy the problem. According to the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, no standard…
Are NY Landlords Liable When A Tenant Assaults Another Tenant? No. The plaintiff sued his landlord for damages for injuries stemming from an assault by another tenant. He alleged that the landlord was negligent for failing to keep the premises free from known dangerous conditions. He appealed from the grant of summary judgment to the…
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3 Child Custody Questions Many people ask me as an experienced Rochester Child Custody Attorney these 3 child custody questions. Check out the answers and give us a call today. 1. What is Shared Custody? Shared residency contemplates a fairly equal sharing of the children’s residency. One common shared residency arrangement sees the children living…
NY Residential Eviction & Foreclosure Moratorium Extended To May 1, 2021 New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (the”Act”) on December 28, 2020. The Act prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the…
Probate Time Frame As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me what the probate time frame is. Call our office today. The probate process takes at least 7 months The estate must be left open for 7 months to allow creditors the opportunity to file claims against the estate Are you getting frustrated with…
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3 Personal Injury Facts Check out these 3 personal injury facts that are commonly brought up in a personal injury case. Call our Rochester office today. Compensation The extent of the injuries will be the first thing that determines whether or not you will receive compensation The second factor is the facts and circumstances of…
Judges & Lawyers Behaving Badly Blog Resignation of judge who called juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ is irrevocable The Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline ruled that a judge who referred to a juror as “Aunt Jemima” cannot change his mind about resigning. Former Judge Mark Tranquilli resigned agreeing that he would not serve as a judge in…
Steps in the Divorce Process As a dedicated Rochester Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked about the steps in the divorce process. The client’s first step toward divorce is learning about his or her legal rights. The second step is making a decision as to whether or not to proceed with the divorce. If the decision…