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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. This article includes a summary of the information found in the New York Unified Court System’s Guide to Small Claims. Read the guide for more details on Small Claims Court, working out disagreements without going to court through Alternative Dispute Resolution, and for information on commercial small claims.

Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. A “lemon” is a vehicle with one or more significant defects or malfunctions that cannot be repaired. Both new and used cars can be lemons, under certain conditions, but New York lemon law only applies to vehicles primarily used for personal purposes, not commercial vehicles.

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Debt can be hard to manage. Once you fall behind on payments, it can be hard to catch back up. This is because credit cards and some types of loans can have high interest rates.

It’s easy to believe that you will never fall for a scam. Unfortunately, anyone, regardless of age, background, and technical savvy, can fall for a scam. Scammers utilize social engineering, which uses human psychology against you to steal your money or information. They impersonate your trusted friends and family. They pretend they’re law enforcement. They say they love you. They email you a link that downloads spyware on your computer when you click on it. They say they’re an employer and ask you to provide your Social Security number as a part of a job application process.

¿Qué constituye un incumplimiento de la garantía de habitabilidad?

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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) In 2024, Americans owed about $17.94 trillion in total household debt. Most of this debt comes from mortgages. However, due to inflation and rising prices, credit card debt increased by 17.4% from 2022 to 2023. More people are now being taken to court for debt than ever before.

Navegar contratos puede ser complicado. A veces, usted puede no saber cuándo algo constituye o no un contrato. Este artículo fue escrito por LawNY para ayudarle a comprender mejor sus derechos y responsabilidades en el contexto del derecho contractual. Primero, es importante entender los fundamentos del derecho contractual. Upcounsel ofrece un resumen sencillo de los principios del derecho de contratos aquí: Law of Contracts Overview | Upcounsel [sitio en inglés].