Archive for December, 2007
Review Home Closing Documents Carefully To Avoid Problems Later
A home closing probably represents one of the most expensive transactions of your life - a set of keys that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. In New York City, where apartments typically climb into the million dollar range, those keys are expensive indeed.
So why is it that most people don’t take the [...]
Putting A Security Freeze On Your Credit Reports
A Security Freeze prevents someone from obtaining credit in your name, thereby preventing identity theft. There is no charge for a New York State resident to place a Security Freeze on their credit report if you are the victim of Identity Theft or you are making this request for the first time. For second [...]
New York City Civil Court Adds Safeguards For Consumers Sued for Debts
The New York Civil Court is moving to strengthen protections for consumers sued for failing to pay their credit card bills. The Civil Court is set to require specific licensing information about debt buyers and debt collectors, as well as complete affidavits detailing a consumer’s debt before default judgments will be approved by clerks. [...]
