Procedure for having an administrative judge vacate a housing court decision pursuant to CPLR 5015 and CPLR 3215

Dear Rego Park Tenant: The Administrative Judge of the Housing Part of the Civil Court (the"supervising judge') does not vacate default...

How do you get evidence into a solo CPLR 3211 (a)(7) motion that proves a plaintiff committed perjury in an affidavit of support

Dear LIC Litigant: You do not "prove perjury" in a motion to dismiss. A party seeking a judgment dismissing a complaint on a ground of failing...

Is there a timer to file a joined N.Y. CPLR 3211(a)(1) and CPLR 3211(a)(7) motion? Term paper

Dear LIC Litigant: What did you mean by "Term Paper?" In practice, a party is allowed a chance to seek an order for accelerated judgment...

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Question pertains to rent stabilized apartment succession rights and allowable rent increase.

Dear New York Property Owner: I gather you are without an attorney and seeking legal assistance in a matter that you know might lead to a...

Landlord gave 1 year lease, begin in 40 days Deposit was given, not cashed. landlord changed mind. is this a Breach of contract?

Dear Jamestown Tenant: In New York the tenant has an enforceable lease if in possession of a fully signed copy of the lease and the keys to move...

Can i go to small claims court?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Even here you are not clear about the terms of the verbal agreement. Did the landlord agree you could return the same day,...

What can I do if I have paid my landlord the rent arrears but she refuses to release me from her property?

Dear Far Rockaway Tenant: I agree. Likely your landlord is playing this game because she now knows she has a tenant to count on paying the...

Is a "provisional contract" enforceable?

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: Without looking at the document and based only on your statement your store renting friend may have agreed to cancel the...

Do I have to pay my gas bill?

Dear Flushing Tenant: I gather you are living in the illegal portion of the legal one family house, you do not have an account with the utility...

In a holdover summary proceeding where there's no landlord-tenant relationship does the notice to quit have to be signed?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you are considering defending your right to possession without an attorney by your side, I suggest you read the...