No, the landlord cannot turn out the lights until after the marshal has evicted you or you have surrendered the premises. If the landlord does, go...

Can I break my residential lease 3days after signing a lease

You are on the hook for the lease. The landlord is acting legally. This is why you should walk thru the apartment BEFORE you sign the lease,.

How long does a land lord have to return a security deposit and under what grounds do they have to keep it?

Security deposits are not an on/off switch. She can charge you for the missing curtain rods if they are missing. New York does not have a...

I was served a 30-day eviction notice moved out and waited for my security deposit 14 days later no security deposit

You are entitled to the security deposit back. You can either sue for it or file a complaint with the New York State Attorney General. If the...

I must evict my month-to-month tenants with children from a house where their unit is legal, but the basement where i live isn't

You do have to move out of your basement and legalize it. It is probably impossible to make it into a legal apartment. Therefore, you will have...

Will I be required to repay rent on a basement apartment?

You will not get money back, but the judge may rule that you don't have to pay any more rent.

How serious is it if we miss the Cure Date on an eviction Petition from our landlord?

While you may get hit with attorneys' fees, the court will allow you time to pay the rent, although just how much time can be unpredictable....

How can I get my rent lowered if I am having a difficult time paying it?

You can negotiate, but you are not entitled to have the rent lowered.

How can I get my sister to remove her belongings out my apartment?

Be insistent about speaking to your lawyer. Your lawyer knows far more than we do.

Can I get a short stay in ny after getting a 72 hour notice?

I don't make the same assumptions Mr. Smollens makes about your situation. However, that said, you should certainly get to the courthouse as...