Video - Basics of Divorce in New York
This video explains the basics of getting a simple divorce in New York.
A free video created by Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (R)
Beware of Rent-To-Own Agreements
Many people who sign rent to own agreements end up evicted and lose all the money they put into the home!
A rent-to-own home may seem like a good choice if you want to buy a home right now but need a little time to save for a down-payment or build up your credit rating. But at LawNY, we have noticed that some landlords “sell” the same home over and over again.
What is a Mortgage Foreclosure?
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What Is A Home Mortgage?
A home mortgage is a debt secured against your house. If the payments required by your mortgage agreement are not made, the lender can try to take back the home. The lender does this by bringing a foreclosure proceeding against you.
Unofficial Justice Court Manual Now Available
This (unofficial) Justice Court Manual provides Town and Village Justices with a condensed overview of landlord-tenant law and themost common defenses used in summary eviction proceedings. Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. ®, circulated the previous Justice Court Manual to Town and Village justices in the Finger Lakes region in 1987.
This manual is not legal advice to anyone.