Landlord served me "15 day notice to terminate and intent to commence proceeding" based upon refusal to sign a renewal lease.

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Generally, a pending PAR will not stay a Housing Court summary proceeding--and you do not want a Housing Court Judge to...

Unpaid bill - landlord's obligation to pay ?

Dear Manhattan Property Owner: What form of eviction proceeding is in the middle? I gather you are without an attorney. If the lease required...

Can I terminate a nonpayment case?

Dear Bronx Property Owner: I doubt any attorney would suggest you drop a lawsuit where you secured a judgment and an eviction warrant and start...

Can tenant on month to month lease be evicted without a cause on a 30 day notice?

Dear Staten Island Property Owner: Unless the written one month lease contained terms requiring a "fault' cause for termination of the month to...

Dear Jamaica Tenant: It is hard to say that any court in NYC could handle a harassment complaint against a neighbor. New York State does not...

Will I be evicted if I am not on the lease but have lived in an apartment with my mother, who was on the lease and died?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: My condolences to you on the passing of your mother. This is a tough time for you. If your landlord's lawyer seeks an...

Is is it legal for my landlord to give me a hand-written eviction notice?

A NY State landlord may author a written rent demand or tenancy termination notice without any need for a judge or court filing. Is that what you...

What words would I use to ask the judge to dismiss a case on my behalf?

Dear Brooklyn Defendant You must say what court and type of case. Use of words defending and charges are common in criminal prosecution and not...

Dear Manhattan Tenant The only limitations you face in a litigation are time and money. Time is a factor if your tenancy is not rent...

Dear Buffalo Tenant: You are entitled to sue for the damage you suffered as a result of the landlord's removal of your unused vehicle from the...

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