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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Go to the Landlord-Tenant Clerk's office and fill out a court form called a Petition in Support of an Order to Show Cause. If you can, bring your lease, rent receipts, utility bills and mail addressed to you at your home. If the Judge signs the Order to Show Cause, you will get a court date a day or two away.
To file a motion for contempt in New York, certain criteria must be met. There must be an existing order of the court that is clear and unambiguous, and the accused must be proven to have known about this order and willfully disobeyed it.
You don't need an attorney to file a Motion for Contempt, but it is a good idea to have one. If you decide to represent yourself, you can go to the courthouse that made the order and ask for help at the Court Service Center.
Possible strategies include: Claiming Unawareness: Arguing that you were unaware that your behavior was considered contemptuous could lead to a dismissal of charges. Necessity or Self-Defense: Demonstrating that your actions were out of necessity or self-defense may lead to an acquittal.
Except as provided in subdivisions (2), (3) and (4), punishment for a contempt, specified in section seven hundred fifty, may be by fine, not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment, not exceeding thirty days, in the jail of the county where the court is sitting, or both, in the discretion of the court.
If yes to any of the above, contact the tenant resources below: Call Housing Court Answers at 718-557-1379 or 212-962-4795 from Monday - Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline. Email OCJ at civiljustice@hra.nyc.
Most of the time, the phrase “rental judgment” refers to an eviction judgment. An individual with an eviction judgment on their record has been evicted by a court hearing from a previous rental. Eviction judgments are only added to an individual's record after court proceedings.
As you may know, an Affidavit of Abandonment is a legal document typically used in cases where a parent has abandoned their child. It is a sworn statement attesting to the fact that the parent has not had any contact with the child for a significant period and has not provided any financial support.
Affidavits can occur any time a formal promise is made, and they are often used as a form of documentation tied to a specific person in the proceedings. They are often used in court to serve as evidence toward a singular side in a dispute, or to affirm a claim that someone is making.
After filing, an affidavit is examined for its accuracy and adherence to legal requirements. It then becomes part of official court records and is accessible to relevant parties. Attorneys may use the affidavit to understand the merit of a case, cross-examine witnesses, and challenge or prove claims.