How long is the average wait time for a court date once I have filed to have my tenant evicted at the Court House?

There are various proceedings in the meantime, but an actual hearing will typically be a month or two after you file the court papers. These are...

Pursue this with the police, but with it being an illegal apartment, don't expect to be living there very long.

What are my rights? My husband is leaving the marriage, and I may lose my apartment. I have lived with my husband in a

If your father in law is the actual tenant of record, you have no rights to the apartment. You can't demand to be added to the lease as your...

Several weeks since signing lease and landlord is still withholding signed copy. I want to cancel lease. What are my rights?

Notify them immediately that you are withdrawing from the lease. Do such by certified mail return receipt requested. Then either file a complaint...

No, a lay person cannot represent you. You can represent yourself or an attorney can represent you. There are no other legal options.

If you are given a 72 hour notice to vacate the premises on Friday May 19 what is the earliest date the sherif can put you out?

Weekends do count. In Nassau County, 72 hours is 72 hours. However, it is very rare for evictions to be scheduled on the actual date they can be...

My landlord removed all my belongings from my apt and padlocked the door. What do I do?

Get thee to court IMMEDIATELY to get an Order to Show Cause.

Does small claims court notify NYCHA for illegal renting cases?

No, the court does not tattle, but that doesn't mean he won't.

How much time should I give two tenants who are renting rooms to leave?

You should follow the proper procedure for 30 days notice, then get the case to court and agree on whatever time is needed then.

Is it ok if another tenant in the house, different apartment, but same house, to install video cameras outside?

As long as the camera does not point inside your apartment, it's allowed.