My landlord had marshall serve me with eviction notice even though my rent arrears is paid in full. Can he do that for May rent?

Dear New York Tenant: You made the same inquiry last week and you responded in a comment that you have sought an order to show cause to prevent...

What's the proper way to write in the Answer that this Complaint is invalid? Does this go under an Affirmative Defense?

Dear New York Defendant: By the time you posted the question the chance to "reject" the complaint for a claimed defect in verification likely...

How much longer would a garage holdover eviction take if you can't find the tenant?

Dear New York landlord: I realize that you have this difficulty with your apartment tenant with a garage occupancy appurtenant to the expired...

Is it legal for my landlord to raise the building a foot while the tenants are still living in it.

Dear Buffalo Tenant: Legal is when the local buildings department issued a permit for work that required a permit. If the permit was issued and...

Dear New York Landlord: Bring you entire file and all your evidence to an attorney for an evaluation of possible remedies to recover the rent...

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Process Server NYState - I was under the impression the summons must be served 20 days before the date.

Dear Rye Parent: Read about the child support process. Hire an attorney. All sorts of methods exist to make certain that the non custodial...

Real estate question .

Dear Rensselaer Home Owner: Please consult with an attorney. You own a house. That must be worth something to you. Why not agree to be bought...

What are the specifics that I need to include in the drafting of a contract between myself and a landlord?

Dear Tenant: Your question suggests that the landlord inspected the apartment, assessed the damages, and you and the landlord agreed that to...

Is it legal for my landlord to call constantly asking for money?

Dear Freedonia Tenant: A landlord is allowed to "demand" payment of rent on the rent due date. New York law allows the landlord to make an...

Rent Demand and Petition not correct. How do we fight this in court?

Dear New York Tenant: You do not need to look at a statute, but you do need to answer the petition. At the end, if you are able to prove you...