Can a family member of a property owner be named as "Petitioner" in an eviction proceeding??

No. The petitioner must be the owner or the landlord, not a manager.

How about Liability of Board Members?

Only if the individual board members are named as parties to the suit and it can be demonstrated that the board members acted individually beyond...

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My landlord is refusing to fix our heat because I'm withholding rent, can she do that?

Your landlord must supply heat and it cannot be withheld even if you have not paid your rent. You seem to be at a stalemate. Either your landlord...

What fees are a landlord allowed to charge?

You can only be charged those fees which you agreed to pay and which are contained in your lease

Landlord/landlady did not pay electric bill. Utilities paid through my rent. Lights were turned off. What can I do?

Contact con ed and try to get electric service in your name it does not appear that you have a claim for fraud or missappropriation

I have a tenant that owes rent for Nov and just moved out of the apt with no notice. Can I file a small claims for the money

By all means. Go to the local court and take out as small claims summons by yourself and try and do bit without the expense of a retained attorney.

Can I win against a non payment case when home is illegal multiply dwelling?

While no one can predict the probability of success it appears that you have a defense to a summary proceeding seeking the collection of rent...

How to get back an { informally } agreed to retainer from a privately held firm after hardly any work done for me there

If you have a claim it is only against the person or the firm who you engaged to perform work for you. Consult an attorney and provide all of the...

I did the modification and they took my house without even telling me I read it in the paper? I want to sue jp Morgan chase

Move quickly and retain an attorney to determine if you have a claim against the bank.

Can a COOP apartment complex in NY sue the Public Administrator in NY ?

The public administrator can be sued but it has the same rights as any other defendant who s sued. It is often better to contact counsel to the...

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