Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]
Q: What if the judgment was entered in another state but the judgment debtor has assets in New York? Alternatively, what if I have a New York judgment and the judgment debtor’s assets are located outside New York? A: If you obtain a judgment in New York but discover that […]
Q: What happens if a judgment debtor or third party ignores or refuses to comply with post-judgment enforcement obligations? A: Courts take compliance with post-judgment enforcement obligations extremely seriously. If a judgment debtor or third party fails to comply with a restraining notice, post-judgment subpoena, or other court order, the […]
Q: What tools are available to prevent a judgment debtor from transferring assets and to collect on a judgment? A: CPLR § 5222 permits a judgment creditor to serve a restraining notice on a judgment debtor or on any person or entity that owes a debt to the judgment debtor […]
Florida condominiums are often created with provisions granting a right of first refusal (ROFR) and/or a right to approve a future purchaser or occupant within the declaration of condominium. Section 718.104(5), Florida Statutes, provides that the declaration of condominium, as originally recorded or as amended, may include covenants and restrictions […]
