I was told my apt is illegal and needs to be vacated. Is my landlord responsible for moving expenses and to return paid rent?

Do not pay your rent - the landlord has no right to collect rent for an illegal apartment. Unfortunately, you cannot get back the rent you paid. ...

I have bought a house from a person and the person was renting the house to a couple and now they refuse to move

I do not give advice on evicting tenants/occupants, but the form section of each and every contract of sale for real estate I've ever negotiated...

Can I be evicted if a former temp. Employee comes to visit me? He wasn't hired by company but is still a temp at his agency.

I going to guess this is subsidized housing (because those keywords were checked) that is income based. It would really help us to know what type...

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Landlord not approved subtenant to live long term in apt and subtenant want to sue tenant?

Assuming the subtenant stayed for the four months set forth in the sublease, I cannot see how she can claim any damages even if the landlord did...

Hello how can i avoid to leave the apt when i have proof that my landlord did not fix issues for about for 1 yr

I agree with the prior answers, but would add that you should go to DHCR (25 Beaver Street) and get the full DHCR registration history for the...

Hi, I received a notice to cure and surrender my apartment by November 21,2013.

I agree with Mr. Smollens and would ask what kind of animals? Are they dogs that get walked several times per day ? Usually, harboring pets "open...

Can my landlord sue me if I refuse to pay rent because I have reason to believe that my neighbors and I have the same keys?

Do not withhold your rent - you are entitled to change the lock/cylinder. The landlord is likely entitled to a copy of your key upon their...

I received a Thirty Day Demand Notice from a lawyer of a previous landlord as an attempt to collect.

First, dispute the debt. The debt collecting attorney will need to mail you verification of the debt (or a copy of the judgment) prior to taking...

Am I responsible for paying my landlord late mortgage fee if I pay my rent late?

I agree with Mr. Smollens and would add that, depending on the amount of the late fee (let's say its $35 or so), it may be a better expense than a...

My landlord has served me with a pay or quit notice after getting payment.

I think this question is a duplicate or very similar to other one(s) from Central Square, NY - please refer to my response(s) to your other...