Case was adjourned and was given extended time to seek an attorney and file a counterclaim against landlord.

Dear case was adjourned: If your case is in Bronx Housing Court, and if the case is a holdover summary proceeding, based upon a claim that you...

Dear how do I prove a tenant was subleasing? If the subleasing is a past behavior and is not current, it makes no practical difference whether...

How can I prevent an immediate eviction for non payment of rent?

Dear what can I do? In Housing Court, a judge may issue an order directing that you pay the remainder of the judgment and the current rent by a...

Is there a limit to how much a landlord can charge a tenant in late fees if they are late with their rent in NY?

Dear is there a limit to late charges? New York law does not intrude into private landlord and tenant agreements, except where concerns...

What are my legal rights?

Dear they want to evict me: A landlord in New York City forfeits the right to enforce the "no pet" clause in the standard form of lease, when...

Should I start eviction proceedings on a tenant for non payment of rent if they are moving out at the end of the month anyway?

Dear should I start eviction proceedings? If you knew what is involved in a nonpayment eviction proceeding, you could answer your...

Modifying mortgage

Dear going through a divorce: Loan modifications are complex legal transactions and should always be attempted with an attorney at your side and...

Can a landlord withhold security deposit without submitting an itemized list of repairs?

Dear I can't see how the place turned deplorable? The photographs of the house taken by your daughter's friends roommate's mother should go far...

My new neighbor calls the police when I play music. There is no noise ordinance during day time hours in this town and I had

Dear I had a lawyer send him a letter: Usually, when you hire a lawyer to deal with a particular problem, you follow up with that attorney if...

Dear I am suing my landlord: You may very well lose your case by writing a complaint that does not state or set forth with facts the essential...