I believe my apartment is illegal but we just moved in and paid alot of $$$, how can we get it back quickly and move out soon?

Your apartment sounds not only illegal but unsafe. You should be getting the heck out of there. This can be a very expensive adventure for your...

A major amenity that my building uses to sell prospective tenants on the property was not made available to me in a recent move.

Sue in small claims court. It's worth a shot. Withholding your rent, however, would be a very bad idea.

My landlord wants a rent increase, but I disagree because I'm sleeping in my living room of a 1 bedroom apartment.

If the apartment is not rent regulated (and as I read these facts, it's not), the rent can be ANYTHING you folks agree to. If you feel the rent is...

How can I get rid of an unwanted sub let?

The sublet will have to be served with a 30 day notice and a court proceeding will have to be brought.

I am 5 months pregnant, other tenant attack me and put me down on the floor, can she go to jail hurting a pregnant woman,?

While it is a good idea to inform the landlord, this really is a police matter and you have to be vigilant with the police in getting them to pay...

How do I remove a name from a lease?

If all parties agree, you can tear up the old lease and write a new one. However, you have no motivation to remove her name. As long as her name...

Can i withhold my rent due to a leaky roof and fire hazard?

Yes, you can withhold your rent, but there are risks associated with doing so. Call Code Enforcement.

Can i withhold me rent due to a leaky roof and fire hazard?

Yes, you can withhold your rent, but it's always risky to do so. Call Code Enforcement.

You can sue. Folks can always sue. Winning is the hard part. The chances of your winning in a suit like this are very slender. She is responsible...

How should I respond to a big raise without any sort of previous notice?

If the apartment is rent regulated, the most she can charge you is half the rent she's being charged. If it is not, the sky's the limit. Her being...