I signed a settlement agreement yesterday but. The rent increase is more than 100% the current rent (stabilized). Any recourse?

Dear New York Tenant: If you feel mislead and duped, you need a new attorney to work on your matter. From your comments to earlier answers I do...

How do I notify the small claims court that I'm moving out of state and can't attend a hearing?

Dear New York Landlord: Did you intend to rent an apartment you owned or a rented apartment? In any case, because you took money without a...

NYC small claims court jurisdiction

Dear LIC Plaintiff: No. Your contract does not enhance the jurisdiction of the NYC Small Claims Court. But your contract did not suggest Small...

Dear New York Tenant: Without putting eyes on your stipulation, as long as the lawsuit is settled (not discontInued) you may make a motion by...

Can I evict my tenants?

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: Just about the only housing where a landlord may legally bar children is in New York City in SRO buildings. Even in an...

Dear New York Landlord: Yes. You are missing something. The basic premise is incorrect. New York City's Housing Court is an eviction court and...

Dear East Meadow Home Owner: If the tenant sues for the full security deposit, should you withhold the expense incurred for hiring a process...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: You cannot arrest the former tenant, but the police may request that he voluntarily leave, and if you press ahead, make...

Rent reduction question.

Dear New York Tenant: If you need to know if the meter location is legal, make a call to 311 and state that complaint and the other violations...

When I answer or file a motion in a case, does plaintiff's lawyer actually send a copy of all pleadings to their client?

Dear New York Litigant: The relation of the plaintiff to the attorney is privileged and confidential. How the attorney represents the client is...