Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

Freezing my bank account

I recently lost in small claims court to my previous landlord and was placed with a judgement against me for 3,000.00. My questions are

1) If i cant pay in full can i make payments,for what amount and whom do i make the payments to

2) if i make payment is my bank account at risk for being froozen

and if i make monthly payments can my income be garnished


Asked on 5/06/07, 12:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jessica Claus

Re: Freezing my bank account

You will need to call the landlord (or his attorney) and negotiate a settlement in writing. As long as you make payments per the stipulation, you will not be garnished & your bank account will not be frozen. Otherwise, these are valid enforcement measures.

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Answered on 5/07/07, 10:12 am


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