Can landlord deduct five months of utility bills at once?

Dear can we dispute? I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in New Jersey. You may dispute. You should review your...

Can I withdraw my lawsuit from Small Claim Court and open almost the same lawsuit in Housing or Supreme Court?

Dear can I withdraw my Small Claims lawsuit? The various courts in New York City exist for different types of claims. It is not easy to envision...

Can we sue a guy for keeping our deposit?

Dear can we sue a guy for keeping our deposit? I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in Virginia. There is no law that...

Real estate question

Dear they tell me its a state law? I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice in California. Information about the legal...

Dear case closed? In New York Housing Court, a judge reviews a stipulation, with the tenant before the court accepts the stipulation as an...

I moved out of a premises where resided, the landlord choose to remodel, stating that i owe money in damages over $7800 in NY.

Dear the landlord chose to remodel: Hopefully, you documented the condition of the apartment when you moved out so you have rebuttal evidence....

Can a small claims case be dismissed if the plaintiff filed the case incorrectly?

Dear can a Small Claims Court case be dismissed? The pleading requirement in a Small Claims Court matter is less stringent than in more formal...

Dear he's building this monstrosity? Your neighbor in Constantia has been inquiring in other AVVO sections about the legality of the plan to...

I am living in an apartment building with a hoarder on the 1st floor, the smell is unbearable, what options do I have?

Dear the smell is so pungent? Call 311 immediately or the police. The building has other tenants? A super? Have another person call as well....

If the defendant give me a notarized answer and affidavits admitting everything

Dear can I file this with the court? Hopefully, the defendant filed the original answer. If you are certain the verified answer and affidavits...