Will an Order from DCHR that says my apartment is rent regulated (reduction of services) be a defense to a holdover eviction?
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Answered on March 30, 2025
Dear Manhattan Tenant
I doubt alone that you have evidence of rent regulatory status in admissible form.
Even if you do, how do you make...
I live in a row home, neighbors on both sides. Is there a law stating a certain time noise should be tone in NYC?
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Answered on March 29, 2025
Look up online noise complaints neighbors in NYC.
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01017
What are the laws regarding the statute of limitations for unpaid rent when evicted?
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Answered on March 28, 2025
Dear Former Queens Tenant:
I gather the old landlord did not obtain a money judgment by default from the NYC Housing Court, Queens...
If someone is on a lease but they file chapter 7 bankruptcy, can they still be held responsible for their half of the rent?
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Answered on March 27, 2025
Your co-tenant's bankruptcy will not impair the substantial obligation of tenancy to pay rent on the monthly rent due date. The lease and the...
When serving housing court papers
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Answered on March 27, 2025
NYC Civil/Housing Court has online forms to choose as templates for completing an affirmation of service....
If I leave something on my neighbors property in this case an ATV wagon does the property owner have the right to take it?
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Answered on March 27, 2025
You were caught trespassing, and you will be trespassing again to retrieve the ATV where you left it. Your neighbor may want you to apologize and...
How do I stop the process of becoming an administrator of my mothers estate?
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Answered on March 27, 2025
You withdraw your application to be appointed administrator of the estate. Some other close family member will need to step up now in your place.
After you get evicted for non payment, does the landlord usually still sue for the money owed?
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Answered on March 25, 2025
Dear Brooklyn Tenant
Initiating a simple summons and complaint in NYC Civil Court is not expensive. There are many law firms that are able to...
Multiple Dwelling Law/ Multiple Residential Law Applicability to Single Family Home in Town of Southold
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Answered on March 25, 2025
Multiple Residence Law and Multiple Dwelling Law apply only to residential properties with three or more housing accommodations.
You seem to be...
Can my landlord charge me 50$ each month for my pet ?
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Answered on March 25, 2025
Did your landord inform you properly about the rent increase? Does the lease allow for an additional security deposit if the landlord extended...
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