Does my co-op apartment building or its managing agent bear responsibility for damages from illegal renovations in the building?

Dear New York Coop Shareholder: I believe you made this inquiry several times, each time, adding more information. A face to face conference...

What do I do if I payed my landlord the rent yesterday but today she's claiming I didnt?

Dear New City Tenant: Now you know your landlord's character. Had you ever before paid rent in cash? Your landlord does not seem to know that...

If defendant filed a motion to dismiss and I then amended the complaint, how much time does defendant have to file a new motion?

Dear Baldwin Litigant: A defendant may make a motion to dismiss before a "responsive pleading" (an answer) is due, or after an answer on grounds...

I am behind in rent 1 month the landlord wants to serve me 14 notice living there 12 years what do i do

Dear Bronx Tenant: What is a 14 day notice? A NYC landlord may start a nonpayment summary proceeding for unpaid rent after firsr serving a...

Can I take this to small claims?

Dear Brooklyn: You stated the reason you cannot use Small Claims Court: You are not seeking money. You allowed your mother too long to hold...

Can my husband press charges against me for collecting the rent from our rental property?

Dear Greenlawn Spouse: The reason you were able to collect the rent before was due to an intact marriage. But as you do not own the house (get...

How to get my rent security deposit back from my landlord? what's the obligation to refund code of NY State? or any other low?

Dear New York Tenant: You may file an internet form for complaint at the New York State Attorney General. You may sue in Small Claims Court to...

Landlord left notice under door making amendment lease.

Dear Hamburg Tenant: Your understanding is correct. All the landlord may do during the term of the lease is "suggest" a change in terms...

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What can I do legally regarding bullying by criminals in my apartment building?

Dear Babylon Tenant: I doubt any attorney on AVVO would suggest you confront a murderous crime gang with a recorder. You may need your own...

I am trying to Request books of Record From my COOP Board of Directors. I need a Lawyer as I was denied, Court intervention!

Dear New Rochelle Coop Owner: Unless your attorney informed you to retain other counsel because he did not know how to file a civil claim in...