Is a previous landlord allowed to sue me for a month of unpaid rent if we were no longer under a lease?

Then you need to be reasserting that claim. Because if the landlord sues you, you have to defend.

Just stay the course. This is the way it works. Eventually, the tenant will run out of moves and the court will run out of patience, but it will...

Can a poluce officer order a tenant out of apt in a landlord tenant related matter? Pack your bags get out.

Frankly, it sounds like there are a lot of details missing from this story. If you share them with us, we may be able to answer your question,...

Landlord never signed lease - wants to charge us utilities (NYC)

Yes that appears to be illegal. If the landlord carries thru on the threat, go to 141 Livingston Street and get an Order to Show Cause. The clerk...

How can i get more time in my apartment being that the landlord caused the property to foreclose?

The eviction will go on your record because New York State makes money selling that information. However, the court will give you some time to...

This fee is probably unenforceable, but there is no hard and fast rule here.

Are these minor marks actual damage or normal wear and tear? Landlord attempting to retain $850 from security deposit for repair

Probably an excessive charge, but this is not really a legal question, but one of proof. Try to compromise it with the landlord. Or, failing that,...

Does a tenant have to pay rent if there are code violations?

It actually could be the correct procedure. You can contest it, of course, but you should be putting your energy into holding your landlord's feet...

Do you have to pay for the sale of your primary residence if you live there?

Please rephrase your question. We don't have enough to work with.

Tenant made no answer to complaint. Can I get default judgment?

If it was a nonpayment, then he DID answer or you wouldn't be in court to hear him requesting an adjournment. If it was a holdover, if he didn't...