Can Motion papers filed in Housing Court, which contain multiple mistakes and errors, hurt the client?

Nothing surprises me any longer in NYC Housing Court; the "harm" that may come your way from incompetent counsel, may be less harm than comes to...

Why would a city marshall come to my house

I suggest you find out if the deceased tenant's landlord filed and won an eviction proceeding; since NYC Marshals perform evictions, but do not...

Can I withhold my rent if he hasn't fixed a rotted floor.. plus I have a insect infestation

Then be sure you secure housing violations from the local code enforcement office....

I have a 6 family house that has 5 children and 2 parents living there is that legal?

Dear Ridgewood Property Owner: You own a six-unit residential building in NYC? If so, unless you have an exempt property, your building and the...

You could still sue. It is up to the other side to claim that the statute of limitations expired.

If you have a lease and or occupied the apartment for 30 days or more, whoever is legally superior to your rights to possession must do so in...

Can a Coop apply for 7A Proceedings?

Dear Manhattan Co-op Owner: Yes, even tenant/proprietary lessees may commence an Article 7A Proceeding, if the statutory criteria exist. See:...

Dear Queens Disabled Driver: It is impossible to say why you were denied to start with, since you and your doctor alone my know the reason. You...

Dear Niagara Falls Tenant: Your landlord may pay anyone, any business, any vendor from money you paid as rent. When you turnover your money to...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You and all the other tenants could hire one attorney to represent all the tenants in the building, negotiate...