In New York City a landlord cannot recover unpaid rent for an illegal apartment. As this is an illegal occupancy, any agreement between the parties...

There are a few ways to meet the New York State residency requirement: Either you or your spouse have been living in New York State...

There is a statute in NY that provides the recommended amount and duration of alimony (called "maintenance" in NY). Once the divorce is filed, the...

I agree with Mr. Probstein. The rule in New York is "each relocation request must be considered on its own merits with due consideration of all...

A lockout is illegal and it is you that should coll the police on him. The penalty for a violation of Connecticut General Statutes Section §...

Harassment as it pertains to Housing Court means actions by the landlord to try to get you to end the tenancy. You could claim that the mother is...

This may be considered an illegal lockout/eviction, which is a crime (RPAPL 768). You should file a police report and see if they will restore you...

The new owner is subject to the same terms as the prior owner, but if you do not have a written lease or something signed by the previous owner...

Seriously? You want to sue the City for a $100 broken lock and asking lawyers about it?

You can sue them in small claims court.