Landlord was stealing utilities, can I sue him even though he is no longer the owner?

Dear Woodhaven Tenant: The order appointing the receiver may bar a new direct action against the owner. In any case, the receiver usually steps...

Can I win against a non payment case when home is illegal multiply dwelling?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: If your were served with a nonpayment notice of petition and petition, direct your preliminary attention to the petition...

Do the lease terms have to say specifically that you have the right to serve notice to terminate a lease to do so?

Dear New York Landlord: Even in the absence of a lease provision (please let your lawyer handle this, as this does seem a repeat of a question...

Dear Farmingdale Tenant: You are in a mess. Hire an attorney. The notice of petition must inform the tenant of the date, time, and place for the...

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Dear New York Tenant: In NYC in a restricted access building the landlord's attorney and process server coordinate so that the process server...

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TENANT LANDLORD ISSUE. BEING AT THIS APT FOR 3 YEARS. PAYED UPFRONT 2 YEARS. LAST YEAR WENT ON MONTH TO MONTH.

Dear New York Tenant: A New York landlord is prohibited by law from commencing a nonpayment proceeding if the tenant is not in default of paying...

Does the building department take precedence over housing court where the tenant built something that's against building codes?

Dear New York Landlord: It is a good idea to hire an attorney since you are engaged in a court proceeding. Your lawyer may suggest that you make...

Whats happens if I can't pay rent and a judgement is made against me? How long is the process?

Dear New York Tenant: Is this a sound plan? If you cannot pay the rent, and have no plan to pay the rent is there is reason you want to stay and...

Dear Watervliet Owner: You should determine the section of the city code the inspector charged as violated. Occupancy standards are found...

New landlord filed holdover case terminating tenancy saying I'm month to month but signed lease with previous landlord for 2 yrs

Dear New York Tenant: The new landlord may not have personal knowledge of your forced move out from your original apartment to the replacement...