If i sue my ex-landlord for $5k in small claims for stolen items in my apt, can he countersue me for anything, i.e.: unpaid rent

Dear Richmond Hill Tenant: Of course the landlord may counterclaim for the unpaid rent. Since you may owe the landlord $10,000 and the landlord...

Does the landlord of my rent regulated bldg have any legal responsibility to stop the Super from harassing me?

Dear Bronx Tenant: Yes. Absolutely. The harassment by a super of a tenant when the landlord has knowledge of the abusing employee's behavior, is...

Are these the right types of books for Landlord and Tenant (NYCHA). I want to do some reading then find a Legal Aid Lawyer.

Dear New York Tenant: You are better served by reading the New York Attorney General's Tenant Guide...

If your landlord wants to evict you because someone says they saw you go into another car but you didn't .. Weren't even there!!

Dear Hempstead Tenant: If your landlord terminated the tenancy ahead of the end date for the lease and served only one notice, check your lease...

If a "licensed" process server is found to be working for unlicensed process serving company, is his process serving valid?

Dear New York Defendant: I gather that you developed evidence during the cross-examination of the process server that while properly licensed...

Dear New York Plaintiff: The point in attaching exhibits to a complaint is for a judge to see the documents without making a motion. There is no...

Does a notary signature on an affidavit that is found to be false signature render process invalid?

Dear New York Tenant: I gather that the offer of proof of the copy of the signature card occurred within your presentation during a traverse...

Can I force my co-op to transfer me to a new apartment?

Dear Bronx Shareholder: You should have the maintenance abated in full until the immediate hazardous conditions are eliminated. If you have not...

What are the rules/correct procedure for subpoenaed documents in small claims court?

Dear New York Claimant: Generally, records delivered to the subpoena clerk pursuant to a subpoena duces tecum are not available to the parties...

How do u serve documents on a landlord that resides out of state?in a civil landlord tenant matter

Dear Miami Florida Tenant: You should review the lease with your New York landlord. You may gain jurisdiction in Florida serving the landlord's...