If it is a free market, non-regulated lease, then it is completely up to the landlord whether he wants to grant a new lease. There is no law...

You should get confirmation from DHCR regarding the status of the unit as being rent stabilized. That should resolve the matter. Unfortunately, it...

You can only be evicted by court order. A nonpayment proceeding will be dismissed if the rent is paid in full. If you have not received a 14-day...

The building was sold. The petitioner is asking the court to substitute the new owner in place of the old owner in the proceeding. There is no...

If you default in a nonpayment proceeding in Housing Court, the landlord will get a judgment of possession (evicting you) and will be given a money...

Retaliation is a defense to the landlord's attempt to terminate the lease. There also is a Housing Court procedure whereby you can deposit the rent...

It makes sense to file in your own country. Connecticut would not have jurisdiction to make orders regarding your children because under uniform...

You need to file the divorce immediately. Once the divorce is filed there are automatic orders that prohibit any unusual spending. You may also...

One of the spouses has to live in Connecticut in order for the court to have jurisdiction. It is OK if you move as long as your husband remains in...

Legally you are considered a roommate. You can be evicted only by court order. It doesn't matter what the son or anyone says. You would have to...