How long papers served

Only your lawyer is able to inform you about the arrangement made for service of process after electronic filing and case commencement. The statute...

Is Landlord Liable for any theft in a tenants apartment due to a vacate order, and while holding the apartment key?

Yes. The tenant may sue the landlord for loss. If the monetary damages are $5000 or less, the tenant may use Small Claims Court. Read more at:...

Can I be evicted ?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You won't be evicted even if the landlord makes a big deal about this claim of fraud based only on the false statements...

Dear Binghamton Tenant: She is not forced against her will to live with her co-tenants. She may pack and go tonight. The remaining members of...

Can I sue a subletter who didn't pay for the last 2 months rent in NYC and ignored all attempts at communication before moving?

Dear Manhattan Claimant: Yes. You could sue. Small Claims Court exists for persons seeking money judgments for $5000 or less. Read more...

Can landlord evict or do renovations without a certificate of occupancy?

OK. The normal question is it illegal to reside in a building that does not have a residential Certificate of Occupancy. In rare instances such as...

Why after three days the swtich on the roof was not turned back on?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: There is nothing online relating to the issue of gas service in your building. The best I could guess is that a...

How do I get my roommate to move out?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant What do you mean? If you live as well in the apartment there is no legal prohibition to rent out a room and have a...

How can I prove that nobody other than me is occupying premises/subletting apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Usually, a tenant does not willingly assume the burden to prove a negative. Rather, the onus is upon the landlord to...

What are the rights of a shareholder after possession of the apartment has been taken due to the fact the the shareholder moved?

Dear Jennie from The Block I gather there is no other impediment to selling the apartment, other than you described. You need a purchaser and a...