Can a roommate eviction case end up on the tenant blacklist?

Notices of Termination don't EVER have index numbers. So this one may very well be legit and probably is. Once you are on that black list, you...

Do I have a civil case in this eviction matter ?

Actually, this is not a landlord tenant question. It's a foreclosure question. That said, yes, you can bring action against the Sheriff's office,...

You don't provide us with enough information about the kind of building this is located in, but if you call the city at 311, they should be able to...

Should I file a rent overcharge complaint through NYC DHCR, or should I seek legal counsel and start a lawsuit?

I really depends on how much money is involved. If we're talking on the order of above $50,000 (when you include treble damages) then you should...

What are my legal rights to get back my security deposit on an apartment I have rented?

Inside New York City, a tenant is not obliged to give notice of moving at all when, like here, it's a month to month lease. The landlord is...

Looking for lawyer/possible vacate/early lease termination

You can sue the landlord for the security deposit. My office routinely handles this kind of work, but depending on what the numbers are, you may...

I find myself in the extraordinarily rare position of disagreeing with Mr. Smollens, but please note we are in full agreement on THE LAW. Where we...

Can I call exterminator and take fee out of rent

Technically, yes you can, but that would be unwise. New York State sells a database of tenants who get sued for rent. This is not a database you...

Contract law does not require initialing of pages. However, when THEY have disclaimed the contract, you can hold them to that.

What can be done if Im living in a place rent paid by hra, but Im paying the rent with proof of it...Im not the resident of the

If you have been there for more than 30 days then they have to bring a court proceeding to evict you. Realistically, that proceeding will take a...