Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
Judgement Lien
My wife and I share two bank accounts together. Recently an old landlord of mine won a decision against me (It is going into appeal). However, they have managed to get a judgement (unbeknowst to my wife or I) to frezze both bank accounts from both my wife and I. The mentioned case does not have my wife listed on the case or judgement. In additiion, we were never served the judgement or given an opportunity to respond or pay the judgement amount before the Freeze. Can they freeze her on the account? and, can they get a judgement without my being served anything or at least mad aware? What are the next best steps for me or my wife?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Judgement Lien
They would have had to claim that you did receive notice of the case as well as the judgment in order restrain any bank accounts. there are several options you may have, the most applicable I believe woudl be to have an attorney file a motion to vacate the judgment and reopen the case in court. This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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Re: Judgement Lien
Can they freeze your joint account? Yes. You should move to vacate the judgment, you are going to need to show grounds for vacature plus give rationale of likelihood of success on appeal.
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