Had the agreement (by e-mail) - after a hurricane - instead of a rent - recovery of the flooded basement . for 18 month

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you are defending a summary holdover proceeding, the method a tenant places an issue or a defense into the case so that...

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My landlord took custody of my personal property and has failed to return it.

Dear New York Tenant: if you know the actual location of the purloined personal property you may commence an action known as Replevin in the New...

What is the recommended amount of years you Need In order to represent landlord /tenant cases?

Dear New York Tenant: In New York City it is common for first year Legal Aid and Legal Services attorneys to handle client matters in the NYC...

Can you take a tenants subsidy without a judge awarding it first?

Dear New York Landlord: If you accept the rent subsidy between the date of termination of the tenancy and start of the summary proceeding the...

Does this interfere with your CIvil case to dismiss?i

Dear New York Tenant: The generally accepted or recommended practice is first communicate with the landlord (provide notice as required by the...

I pay my rent on the first o f every month on time .My landlord served me with a thirty days notice with no reason. This is in

Dear Staten Island Tenant: Be certain to consult an attorney to assist in determining your legal rights. The thirty day notice is often the...

I have a winnable illegal sublet case in NYC. Isn't the onus on opposing counsel to prove I did not live here?

Dear New York tenant: Your lawyer may determine to serve a Demand for a Bill of Particulars. The purpose of the demand is to force the landlord...

Dear New York Shareholder: There is no quit claim available in a cooperative. Ownership is evidenced by a share certificate issued to the person...

I don't have an attorney and my landlord retaliated against us 170 within the 180 day retaliation date, worse if disabled?

Dear New York Tenant: You will likely need to pay your lawyer for representation. The lawyer will not be able to guarantee that you will prevail...

Is 6 months 1 week still in the retaliation of 6 month date?

Dear Bronx tenant: Do not rely upon an answer from an Internet forum even from AVVO as no answer here is a proper substitute for consulting your...