Can I move to another state before my court hearing?

I gather you are tied up with a Housing Court matter? Do you intend to move out from the apartment? If so, you likely could make a deal with the...

Do I need to appear in a Civil Court if I have a lawyer?

Making an appearance with a court proceeding and an attorney, is usually a matter the attorney decides upon shortly before the upcoming court date....

Dear Flushing Tenant: Your information suggests your landlord has consented to a co-tenancy with you and your roommate since you jointly pay...

My boyfriend will not leave my residence. My brother legally owns the house. How can I make him leave?

Dear Philadelphia, NY Tenant: In addition to the lack of standing you may have to evict the father of your children from the home is that...

Dear Guarantor: Rest assured the lease you have not had your attorney review contains a similar jury waiver and no counterclaim allowed clause...

What can happen if I’ve been subletting in an apartment paying rent to the tenant but she then illegally locked me out a?

If you correctly commenced the Illegal Lockout proceeding in a normal world you would expect a court order to restore your right to possession of...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You may have the ordinary obstacles any Petitioner faces commencing any Summary Holdover Proceeding, enhanced by the new...

Can I keep my apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Resident: I suggest you investigate if the tenancy is protected by Rent Stabilization. If the apartment is covered by the rent...

Do I have to show up in a civil court case and what happens if I don’t ?

Dear Brooklyn Defendant A defendant who does not respond to a lawsuit likely would enable the plaintiff to secure a judgment. The judgment allows...

What liability does a property managing company have?

Likely the contract details the property manager responsibility and provide indemnification for malfeasance. You described breach of the contract...