What does personal service constitute? I was supposed to get this from the landlord.

Dear what is personal service? Two attorneys (I am one) answered your question yesterday when you reported that the new date for the Order to...

Dear how can I stay? I am sorry to learn of your desperate situation. Children alone do not prevent an eviction. When a lease ends, and the...

What constitutes personal service?

By all means appear in court and do not default. You do not have an illegal eviction case if your eviction is caused by your own default. If you...

Is it possible for me to get evicted by having infrequent loud fights with my gf in my apartment?

Dear isn't that unfair? Now would be a good time to gain counsel with an attorney. Your attorney will tell you not to post statements in a...

How do I evict a tenant in NYS who is 2 months behind on rent? I know there are special rules for NYS. Should I hire a lawyer?

Dear should I hire a lawyer? An experienced attorney is more likely to get the job done for you as expeditiously as possible and will not have...

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In New York State can a landlord require additional rent for adding a roommate to your apartment during your current lease term?

Dear can landlord screen roommate and charge? The answer is No. Any provision in a lease that tries to impair the tenant's legal right to a...

Dear NY laws on landlord's duty to tenant property: Your question is due to the fact that New York State, is still in many respects, a common...

Should i send my tenants an eviction notice as they havent turned electric and heat on their names. Please advice.

Dear should I send an eviction notice? In this forum an answering attorney cannot present personal legal advise but can suggest what a person in...

What is a legal eviction?

Dear what is a legal eviction in New York? A legal eviction ( any eviction performed by "self help" is illegal and will subject the landlord to...

I had a tenant who left behind back bills, and vandalized my house. He also stole antiques. What can I do?

Dear he took full advantage of my kindness: Malicious damage of another person's property, may be charged by the police as a felony or a...