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answered on May 6, 2024
Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
New York City Local Law mandates reporting all tenant buy-out agreements to HPD. A tenant without a lawyer will not likely make the best possible deal. You did not provide any information for an enhanced buyout settlement.
I was served by a process server eviction papers. When we went to court the 2 atty's agreed to wait because they were supposed to turn in a ledger to ERAP. They never did. Instead I was told to sign a stipulation of settlement. I was told I would be thrown out earlier if I don't.... View More 
answered on May 6, 2024
Dear Amenia Tenant:
You may need to hire a new lawyer. Appearing before the judge to review a written stipulation of settlement is often not required when both tenant and landlord have attorneys. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPA/746
You made a deal to move out in... View More
Tenant is a senior citizen. Old lease did not require renters insurance
answered on May 6, 2024
Dear Huntington Station Tenant:
New York State law does not set a minimum amount of renter's insurance or mandate that tenants do so. However, the tenant lease may require a tenant to carry a renter's insurance policy.... View More
Hospital engaged in fraud and falsely attributing records to fake individuals - for referral to hospice. What statute defines liability for falsely attributing records to fake individuals?
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answered on May 6, 2024
In California, falsely attributing medical records to fake individuals as part of a hospice fraud scheme could potentially violate several statutes. Two key laws that may apply are:
1. California Penal Code Section 470 - Forgery
This law makes it a crime to falsely make, alter,... View More
For the purpose of hospice fraud: "knowingly" does not imply malicious intent.
However, fabricating non-existent terminal diagnosis presents fraudulent intention.
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answered on May 6, 2024
In California, "knowingly" generally means acting with awareness or understanding of the essential facts. In the context of criminal law, it refers to a mental state where the person is aware that their conduct is of a certain nature or that certain circumstances exist.
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