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Brooklyn Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Still Needed
I posted this question a couple of weeks ago and got only one response. The responder suggested I try Marc Aronson. Well, after reading two reviews of him that were negative, I called anyway simply to get an idea of the fee involved for a simple non-payment case. I was told by a staff member to come in for a consultation. A bit annoying, but fine, he wants to meet face to face. I was then told the "consultation" would cost $100. Wait a minute, I just want to know what this will cost, I don't need a consultation to tell me what to do about a tenant... More»
10:22 AM 05/14/2012
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Try Dawn Kelly at 917-551-1300. She is reasonable and one of the best L/T attorneys I know. See More » -
Brooklyn Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Needed
Checked the archives and there were very few posts on this topic. We need an attorney to handle a non-payment in BK Housing Court (we are landlord/plaintiffs). We don't need or want an ultra-high priced attorney that will end up costing us several thousand dollars for a basic non-payment. We just need someone competent, who does BK Housing Court full-time, is not a zombie and is reasonable in terms of fees (he or she may even have flat fees for a run of the mill non-payment). Many thanks in advance for the recs. More»
11:57 PM 05/06/2012
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I've dealt with Marc Aronson (offices on Smith Street) for this kind of thing, and he is pretty darned impressive. Worth asking what his fees might be for this. See More » -
NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR LAND USE ATTORNEY
Need someone who is familiar with Brooklyn residential zoning and usage laws.Thanks More»
12:27 PM 04/20/2012
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Waiver of Liability
Brooklyn
Does anyone have a sample of a waiver of liability? It is for a contractor doing minor work, he is doing me a favor for a difficult tenant, and does not want to be sued. I am not interested in whether this is a good idea, as it's a long story, just whether anyone has one they've used they can send on.Thank you!bposter More»
8:46 PM 04/18/2012
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Lawyer Recommendation
I need a recommendation for a good lawyer that is familiar with Brooklyn residential zoning laws and the ins and outs of having a home business in a brownstone.Thanks! More»
5:38 PM 04/18/2012
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Attorney for Sale of a Multi-Family Bldg?
I have a real estate attorney, but he recently joined one of the midtown mega firms and both prices and service have gone in an unfavorable direction. So, I'm looking for a recommendation for an attorney that handles only real estate and has handled MANY multi-family closings. I'm not so interested in an attorney who deals almost exclusively with coop and condo closings and residential loans as these have issues that are typically quite different than multi-family closings (for instance legality of rents, content of leases, disputes over violations etc.)... More»
3:29 PM 04/18/2012
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Tracy makow of brickner-makow. See More » -
Downside to selling an apt without an attorney?
I was just wondering what the risks are with selling an apartment without an attorney. We have sold apartments before, and can simply adopt a prior sale contract for use in this sale. We can also set up a separate escrow account without an attorney. What am I missing here?thanks! More»
10:24 AM 04/17/2012
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Damn, I'm as cheap as they come and do EVERYTHING myself but even I wouldn't risk that. Just do it! The amount of money you might save wouldn't be worth what you could lose if you overlook something. It's not just writing a contract and keeping the deposit in escrow. See More » -
Seeking litigation attorney
Any recommendations for a litigation attorney? We will likely need to sue to recover the escrow funds set aside with conditions of our house purchase, and our closing attorney does not focus on litigation. More»
4:35 PM 03/05/2012
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Hmm - you may also need a new closing attorney. See More » -
Recommendation for transfer agent/attorney?
Our coop has been handling the paperwork for closings up until now, but it's quite a bit of work, and we're considering hiring a transfer agent/attorney? Can anyone recommend a good and reasonably-priced one? More»
10:49 AM 02/24/2012
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I have two I would recommend- Anthony J. Cornicello, Esq. Cornicello, Tendler & Baumel-Cornicello, LLP Two Wall Street, 20th Floor New York, New York 10005-2072 (o) (212) 994-0260 (d) (646) 597-6480 (f) (212) 994-0268 acornicello@ctbclaw.com... See More » -
Contractor's Lawyer Needed
I have a client who is a contractor and seeks a good lawyer familiar with DOB process, construction contracts etc. Somebody who works with small contractors is needed who can help solve problems with difficult customers, inform on the rights of a contractor in relation to deadlines, contracts, DOB requirements etc.Any suggestions? More»
10:56 AM 02/20/2012
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Your question is not clear. You say small contractor and DOB, but it seems like you mean DCA. Apparently, most lawyers are not interested in representing small contractors, they only want large contractors, or clients who have claims against contractors, and then, only against contractors with ins...... See More » -
Attorney with Prior 203K Loan Experience
We entered into an agreement with a contractor and he is looking to walk away before the work is completed. I am looking to consult an attorney with prior 203K loan breach experience.I would also appreciate any suggestions anyone can offer on this.Thanks. More»
8:45 AM 02/02/2012
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We do alot of 203k projects and unless the loan was incorrectly structured or the bid was way too low I can't see why the contractor would walk away. I don't think that this situation comes up enough where there would be an attorney that has handled too many of these. Any attorney that can handle a ...... See More » -
Evicting tenants
The building is a legal four family and they have no lease. They are a husband and wife with two kids. I bought the place a few months ago (should have had them evicated beforehand but it is what it is) and they have been a pain in the neck since they one... Late payments, dirty, false complaints to avoid rent, and so on. I decided to evict them and served them a 30 day notice (took a lawyer who handled it so there is no chance of not serving them correctly). I spoke with several lawyers before starting this and they all said that it is a question of tim... More»
7:51 PM 02/01/2012
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yes ifes a b**ch. It can easily take 6+ months and they can put the rent into an escrow account and fught you. sry See More » -
Who technically owns the end of the stoop, where it flares over to the neighbor?
Carroll Gardens
I'm updating the iron work in front of our brownstone on the stoop to take it back to the original (looking) cast iron, old pattern with the big newel posts on either side. My problem is that my neighbor is a notoriously difficult old woman and her current fence, extends halfway into the part of the stoop that flares out on the bottom, where the posts normally go. No amout of reasoning or offers that I've made will get her to allow me to cut her fence just a bit (and refinish it), to make room for the post (which would make it look like every other fre... More»
6:30 PM 01/11/2012
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I'm not sure what you should do, but here's my two cents. Though you should defiinitely check your deed and any surveys you may have, based on the houses I've owned, a portion of the front stairs has always extended beyond the lot line and into City owned property. The owner still has responsibili...... See More » -
left over tenant no lease suing us at small claims
Clinton Hill
Hi long time reader, first time asking.I have a girl left from a group of 4 in the dulpex, who does not have her name on the lease. She was in the process of getting the lease sign...3 months later no new lease. She was just living there and paying her portion and got new roommates...still in the process of signing a lease however, due to circumstances, they all moved in prior to signing.water from upstairs overflow to the dulpex, to the hallways of parlor (three bedroom, new people). water continue to over flow to garden (left over girl's new "livin... More»
11:44 PM 01/06/2012
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you accepted her rent so she was a tenant, regardless of a lease. This is called a month to month agreement. You could have evicted her with proper notice at any time during this period. You are allowed to keep the security deposit in lieu of unpaid rent, only insofar as the amount of unpaid rent...... See More » -
Lawyer Specializing in Rent Stabilization
Hi,Can anyone recommend a lawyer in Brooklyn or Manhattan specializing in Rent Stabilization for Landlords. More»
5:22 PM 11/07/2011
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You might want to be more specific both in terms of location and relative price. There are some attorneys that work in BK but not Manhattan and vice versa. There are also big differences in fees from small solo practitioners working out of their homes or small cramped offices to fancy law firms ...... See More »
