Can new landlord raise the rent "Significantly?"

You need to get the rental history for your apartment from DHCR (New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal), preferably all the way...

Landlord don't want to repair anything an I live in an apartment

Send the landlord a certified letter, return receipt requested, that tells him of all of the conditions in the apartment that require...

Can i have my landlord arrested?

Yes, contact the police and report it as theft/fraud - show them the craigslist ad(s), the lease, receipts, etc.. Hiring a lawyer and bringing a...

Do I need a tenant/landlord lawyer?

Yes, I think you should speak to a local tenant attorney - I also think you should remove your name from your inquiry.

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If you're within the Town of Brookhaven (which Miller Place is) - there are registration and licensing/permit requirements for renting, even for...

Vacating a judgment due to service issue

I agree with the prior answers and re-ask Mr. Smollens' question - what do you mean the landlord knew you were not living in the apartment? That...

How can I fight this eviction and do I have a case?

Even after the landlord serves you with a written 30 day notice to terminate and, after the 30 days pass, a holdover notice of petition and...

Can I have a vehicle towed from property?

No - the lease directs how the driveway is to be used, but you do not have the right to enforce the lease against other tenant(s) or their guests. ...

What legal actions can I take if my roommate didn't pay for rent and cuts off all communication with me?

If she took all of her property and gave you all of her keys to the unit, I think an eviction proceeding is unnecessary, as she already surrendered...

I'm a landlord and rent to a tenant in my 2 family brownstone,

As you said, the items are not all that important. Be very careful what you ask for, new tenants could be a lot worse. You should, however, ask...