You are not entitled to a refund of the money you paid on the theory that it is an illegal apartment. However, to the extent that your living...

Grilling everyday while surrounded with many houses and apartments?

I note that this is NOT a landlord-tenant question and we landlord tenant practitioners would AT BEST be guessing. I would contact the NYC...

How do I get my tenant to follow through with her request to break the lease now that I have another tenant ready to move in?

As a practical matter, there is simply nothing you can do. Even if the court felt that there was a binding lease modification here, the court...

Do I have a case to take the landlord and the moving company to court because neither them or the landlord refuse to give a list

If there are selective things missing, you should definitely file a criminal complaint with the police. The landlord does not get to help himself...

If she has to give up the apartment, or is evicted what recourse do i have? Can i be evicted?

You risk eviction not only in the nonpayment proceeding, but you can also be evicted for the illegal sublet.

Can a landlord in New York City breach a 2 year lease before move in because of a "change of mind"? What remedies may exist?

I agree with all of my colleagues as to what your RIGHTS are. Understand, however, that ENFORCING those rights can be very expensive. Until you...

Will section 8 payments continue while eviction process ongoing What steps i need to take? How much in legal fees?

Yes, Section 8 will keep paying the rent. Because you have section 8, however, I must urge you to use a lawyer to follow ALL the steps in this...

Do I have legal right to stop paying rent when I'm on the lease based on the situation? Can I get off the lease somehow?

Whether this apartment is rent stabilized or not, you can't break the lease because you have a scuzzy roommate. You really are stuck on this one. ...

You will certainly want to see a landlord tenant lawyer, but I predict you will NOT be able to break the lease, although there is a possibility of...

Who if anyone should I be paying rent to?

I would suggest you not pay any rent until you see a deed to the new owner. Otherwise, you could indeed wind up double paying.