De facto landlord didn't put security deposit into an escrow account. Is the security deposit still valid?

You are entitled to sue back for the FULL security deposit because it was not isolated. You can also try filing a complaint with the New York...

IS the third party, bank, former landlord may have defaulted with, entitled to rent monies from the note holding landlord?

It really depends on the judge. The judge may accept informal presentation of records or the judge may require that you use formal means to...

Can I have a friend or relative of mine serve her an eviction notice as long as they have a signed affidavit from me?

Yes, you can (and should) have a friend or relative serve a properly filled out termination notice. But that is just the first step. You also...

Nycha roommate 30 days

Then you need to retain an attorney. Handing a notice of some kind to a roommate is not, standing alone, going to solve the problem. However,...

The landlord is required to provide you with adequate means of removing your trash, nothing specific. You should contact Code Enforcement and...

How am I suppose to find out if I'm rent stabilized if the DHCR does not have my apartment on file?

If your apartment is not subject to rent stabilization, there is no record kept of it as such. However, courts are more likely to throw out a case...

Can a landlord owning a note legally evict me, tenant, when the old landlord is still on title &also a 3rd party bank involved?

The note holder is using an old procedure called "mortgagee in possession," but not correctly. If the judge is completely brought up to speed, any...

How can I get loss of income to the days I couldn't work because of the landlords illegal activity?

There is almost zero chance of your being able to recover for lost work time. You would have to PROVE (and it's harder than you think) that the...

You needn't worry about the May 1 thing. The landlord has to give you a written notice of proper form served (properly) no later than May, allowing...

We want to know if there is anything we could brought to court for?

If your rent is paid up thru the end of the last month you stay, you can physically go whenever you wish, having previously given notice. If you...