Is there a statute of limitations for a crime committed by a former landlord? Like not putting security deposits in escrow?

File a complaint with the Attorney General's office: Eric Schneiderman, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

Why would a note holding landlord not regain title to a deed?And how long might it take for him to regain title of the property?

Yes, as long as the one who is bringing the proceeding is not an owner or a landlord, that person cannot bring the summary proceeding. The...

If disability does not play a factor in proving hardship for extra time for an eviction on a month to month tenancy, what does?

In answer to your question: nothing. If a month to month tenant is properly informed of the termination, the tenancy is doomed and the tenant is...

When a landlord wants a tenant out and doesn't need a reason, would disrepair of my apartment even matter in court?

Mr. Smollens is correct. There are no special allowances for age or veterans status or anything else on a month to month tenancy.

IS this notice a quicker way to get us evicted, holdover tenant and & unlawful detainer? Does a court care about our harassment?

Some non-New York City judges care a great deal about such matters. Others couldn't care less. However, it is extremely important that you keep...

Yes, there are legal issues and the trouble for you can be considerable, but in the end, you have to do what you have to do to save life and limb. ...

Can I kick someone out who hasn't paid rent that was promised within the first month of renting?

You are going to have to sue to remove this person. You can get in serious trouble for simply locking this person out.

Must I allow access to perform upgrades & show property? Must I leave? Do realtors have right to access when I'm not here?

If your lease says so, you must allow access for the upgrades. Most leases DO say so. Yes, the lease provision regarding access to show...

Yes, you CAN do harassment as a counterclaim. The clerks at the Housing Court are extremely helpful. They'll show you. The one thing I would add...

Mu question is. Am i financially responsible for replacing the AC? And is it legal to charge a 15% handling fee?

Except for the handling fee, these charges are probably legal. The handling fee is suspect. You should file an overcharge complaint with the DHCR...