Can i sue a city for harassment ?

The city would not get involved unless the landlord was making claims that he never authorized anyone to live at the property, so it is not clear...

Can I say for double damages after a judgement?

Mr. Popovich is correct; you cannot sue again on the same facts. The only thing you could do is appeal the judge’s decision, because there is...

What is the proper form to use prior to filing a suit for eviction? Is it mandatory to 'list a cause' to get my property back?

If this is an owner-occupied building with no more than 3 units total, then you do not have to identify a “cause” to terminate the lease; you must...

A landlord cannot be forced to give you a new lease, but by the same token cannot terminate your tenancy without statutory cause since you stated...

Once I WIN in court, how soon is Tenant removed by Court Officer?

You must wait 3 business days to request the issuance of a warrant for removal. Then the warrant will be served upon the tenant by a...

Does the landlord have to give me MY security deposit back? My wife threw me out of apt!

The landlord is not permitted to touch the security deposit until the rental property is vacant. Therefore, what you landlord is suggesting is the...

Doesn't the landlord have to give me my security deposit back?

Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of the date the property is re-rented or the lease expires, whichever comes first. You were...

Technically, you have up to 6 years to bring contract disputes to court. Leases are contracts. There are a plethora of online services to...

Can I terminate my lease as the land lord failed to fix the problem I am facing?

You MAY be able to terminate your tenancy based on your landlord’s failure to resolve the complaint you made, but only if you had put your...

If my husband has judgements from taxes. Can they put a lien on the house at closing for his judgements?

No, liens can only be placed against property that the debtor actually owns. Your husband’s name would not come up as being connected to your...