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ejalbk
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
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…
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518c
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
Waiver of Liability
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…
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xistent
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
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…
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Splenda
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
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…
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YahwehOrTheHighway
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Lawyer Specializing in Rent Stabilization
Hi, Can anyone recommend a lawyer in Brooklyn or Manhattan specializing in Rent Stabilization for Landlords.
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thebluehound
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 1 month ago
leak damage and my responsibility
My co-op building (Manhattan) is trying to get me to pay for water damage and re-plumbing necessary to the co-op below me due to a…
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arad
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 1 month ago
SRO Litigation Attorney
I am purchasing a property with SRO tenants that pay little or no rent. I need an attorney that is very familiar with SROs i.e.…
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HouseNut
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 2 months ago
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,…
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wmadison
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 2 months ago
looking for sample contract for hiring an architect/contractor
Does anyone have or know where to find a sample contract to use when engaging an architect and contractor? I want to protect myself as…
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anon200
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 2 months ago
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…
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robbertlaims
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 2 months ago
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…
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shjom
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
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…
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babyjordan
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone used Kurt Roth as an attorney when buying a townhouse and if so, were you happy with him?
Kurt Roth–real estate attorney
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right32
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
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…
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Colonel
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
Who technically owns the end of the stoop, where it flares over to the neighbor?
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…
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miguelsno
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
Purchasing Building w/ Existing Tenants (lease & month/month)
I am considering buying a multifamily townhouse. Everything looks good; however, the building will not be delivered vacant by the current owner. There are 2…
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thisoldhome
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 4 months ago
left over tenant no lease suing us at small claims
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…
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SPer
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Lawyer for a our Coop
Hi, I’m looking for a lawyer to handle coop business — we are a 40 unit building in south Brooklyn. Thanks in advance for any…
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