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What is a stipulation?

A written agreement about how the court case is settled. It is written up after a negotiation.

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What is a stipulation?

A stipulation, or stip, is a written document describing what you agree to. It’s official so don’t sign it unless you understand it. The stip may include things like: How much you...

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Should I sign a stipulation?

Before signing the stipulation, be sure that you understand all of it. Take the time to read it over carefully, you can ask for a few minutes to read it on your...

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Who writes a stipulation?

You can write the stipulation. You have the right to negotiate every word in the stipulation. Your landlord, your landlord’s lawyer, the court attorney, or the judge can write the stip. The court...

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What will a stipulation in a holdover case include?

The stipulation will depend on the reason for the holdover (what kind of case it is). “No grounds” holdover — If you have no lease and you are not rent regulated, the...

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What will a stipulation in a nonpayment case include?

Some common terms in a stipulation for a nonpayment case. Rent A breakdown, which is a clear list of how much money is owed and for which months. The due dates for...

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What is in a stipulation?

The stipulation can be entirely handwritten but some lawyers use forms that they have had printed up with terms that they want the stipulation to include. These stipulations often have terms that...

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What happens after I sign a stipulation?

The judge will go over it with you. You can ask questions. Ask about anything that you do not understand or are concerned about. This process is called allocution. It is required...

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