Not likely a violation. You need to figure out the available square feet of actual living space to calculate if a single family with children is...

Dear NYCHA Resident: Your question does not involve real estate. You have a family in taters. Be careful with your language when you complain to...

Can I sue a landlord for staging a constructive eviction?

Dear Manhattan Tenant Your verified answer may assert defenses and counterclaims.

Time a landlord has to return security deposit if THEY decide not to rent to you. & you never signed a lease nor moved in.

No. There is no State law setting deadline to return funds advanced ahead of canceling an offer to enter into a lease.

Affirmative Defenses

Usually the PC order sets deadline for completion of discovery and for dispositive motions. All must be accomplished before Note of Issue.

If someone uses police or government technology to harass or stalk someone could the police department or government be sued?

Sure the individual action taken without official authority is a crime as well as a civil wrong. Your attorney should know how to frame the...

How can I get him to stop harassing me

You could commence a Housing Court Harassment proceeding against the landlord. Your landlord has resorted to forbidden tactics to force you to move.

Is it legal for landlord to ask for 1st month rent, last month rent and security deposit?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant If you agree to those conditions stated in the proposed lease and the expected rental is not rent regulated there is no...

Do landlord orders to break in expire in a year or two if obtained with illegal pictures?

Show that old order to a lawyer. Housing Court does not ordinarily issue ex parte access orders in favor of landlords.

Can landlord take picture of tenant to prove someone else lives in the rental property as evidence for eviction or change lease?

Dear Bronx Tenant: You could probably brush off the landlord's threats with a lawyer's letter if your parents and aunt and uncle are Rent...