When your lingering debts go to collections, you will likely receive an onslaught of phone calls from agents seeking payment. Ignoring these calls comes with the potential of a lawsuit or other consequences, but you should be careful of missteps when you answer...
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How To Challenge a Surprise Medical Bill
A medical emergency that leads to an unexpected medical bill could force you to take out a loan or drain your bank account when your health insurance provider denies your claim. Fortunately, New Yorkers can fight back against surprise billing. What Is a Surprise...
3 common mistakes landlords make when evicting a tenant
When it becomes necessary to evict a tenant, landlords must follow the letter of the law. Eviction is a lengthy and unpleasant process for all involved, and avoiding common mistakes throughout the proceedings can save everyone a lot of headaches. New York eviction law...
Does debt collection have a statute of limitations?
Debt in New Jersey is a common issue. However, like many areas of the law, it has a statute of limitations. See below to better understand New Jersey laws surrounding debt collection if you have significant debt. Consider contacting a lawyer about debt litigation if...
Ways you may defend yourself against an eviction
Evictions involve much more than a simple notice to vacate. Your landlord cannot evict you without going to court, and starting an eviction case against you does not mean that the landlord definitely wins. Asking for an adjournment After your landlord files, you...
Evictions rise following the end of state relief
For those who rent their homes and struggle to make ends meet, the thought of eviction is always a lingering thought. Although recent state-provided relief has helped many continue to make rent over the past months, many landlords have started to evict their tenants...
Attorney Bradley D. Schnur to Serve as Panelist for Nassau County Bar Association Program: “Know Your Rights: Landlord and Tenant Options for Post-COVID Eviction Proceedings”
On February 24, 2022, Attorney Bradley D. Schnur will be a panelist for the Nassau County Bar Association program: "Know Your Rights: Landlord and Tenant Options for Post-COVID Eviction Proceedings" The Know Your Rights program aims to educate members of the public...
Can you save your home when it goes to foreclosure?
When the foreclosure process begins, you may think you have no options left to save your home. Facing this kind of debt can feel scary and overwhelming. However, when you know your rights, you may be able to stop home foreclosure. Foreclosure Notice In New York,...
Who faces stricter laws, a residential or a commercial landlord?
Perhaps you are a successful commercial landlord, and you are looking at the possibility of becoming a residential landlord. There are certain similarities between residential and commercial leases, but which type of landlord must adhere to stricter laws? Requesting...
Can you stop debt collection calls at work?
If you are behind on your mortgage or other bills, you may cringe every time the phone rings. While you can probably ignore excessive calls to your personal smartphone, a debt collector may try to contact you at work. Not only do these calls interrupt your job duties,...