Dear New York Tenant: Congratulations on your win. Start with the information located here for collection:...

If stipulation of settlement is appealed in higher court and what ever decision comes from higher court, can i go back to lower

Dear Brooklyn Roommate: There is no appeal from a Stipulation of Settlement. An appeal right matures should you make a motion to vacate the...

What grounds can LL have to seek "temporary restraining order and injunction staying the proceedings" in a case for repairs?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You are correct that Supreme Court will not enjoin an HP trial in Housing Court; but the City and you need to point out...

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What are the legal remedies for a tenant when a landlord shuts off utilities until police make him turn it on?

Dear Hempstead Tenant: Right now the police are helping. As you found out the court cannot undo a lockout or an illegal eviction when you...

What to do my landlord shut my lights off

Dear Tarrytown Tenant: You won't get anywhere with restoring electricity wrongly cut off by the landlord in hope of having you move out (that is...

Lease of residential apartment already expired. The landlord elects to terminate tenancy by one month notice. How to fight it?

Dear East Meadow Tenant: The "collective wisdom" of the New York State Legislature is that a tenant living without a lease is living month to...

Can I evict a roommate ? What are the chances of me getting her out in a month ?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Unless the roommate decides to move out there is no chance to secure a court determined eviction in one month. A roommate...

Should I file a complaint on my lawyer?

Dear New York Tenant: It simply is not worth your time to continue with this attorney. Recover your case file and hire a new attorney. I cannot...

Extension of time for motion

Dear New York Litigant: If you discuss your need for time to oppose the motion with the movant's attorney, you will negotiate a submission...

Question related to lease renewals

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your tenancy is Rent Stabilized, your landlord is required to send back to you a fully signed copy of the renewal lease...