Can landlord attorney change the address on a petition after I submitted order to show cause?

Dear New York Tenant: Only yesterday another tenant asked another question about the Appellate Term vacating a stay by the power of CPLR...

What forms do I need

Dear Campbell Home Owner: These are tough cases, evicting a family member. I suggest you first find out if your Town Court is the correct local...

When Is a Client Meddling Too Much?

Dear New York Litigant: No attorney appreciates hearing a client come up with a litigation strategy based on a belief the client has a more...

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Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your landlord has been trying to evict you without going to court, those efforts are illegal and violate a local NYC...

Can I get tenant rights?

Dear New York SRO Tenant: You are not a "permanent tenant" only due to 30 days of occupancy. Thirty day occupancy entitles you the right to...

Do I owe back rent if a court judgment is against my former roommate but not me?

Dear Rochester Tenant: If you have a copy of the eviction case from the original court file, see a local attorney to verify your understanding...

Landlord wants me to sign a "surrender of lease". Is it appropriate to do so under the following circumstances?

Dear New York Tenant: A client and attorney relation is confidential. You are not in breach of the confidentiality clause if represented by an...

Landlord wants me to sign a "surrender of lease". Is it appropriate to do so under the following circumstances?

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord has a superior bargaining position aided with a lawyer. You have no prior experience in this area and so are...

Is my apartments responsible for security in my complex and also who is responsible for repairs me or the apartments

Dear Humble Tenant: I am an attorney licenses to practice law in the State of New York. I do not practice law in Texas. I do not know whether...

How does a landlord vacate the stay of an eviction?

Dear New York Tenant: If you already received an eviction notice you are in danger of an imminent eviction. Your landlord obtained an order from...