How do I removed a person from my apt.

Depending on whether or not there is a lease in effect or if the roommate paid rent, the appropriate notice of termination will have to be prepared...

How can I collect unpaid rent?

You need to start an action in Civil Court f the borough where the apartment is located.

unless you have an agreement with the landlord your basement apartment is not stabilized. Your landlord may commence an eviction proceeding against...

Noisy neighbor ?

The issue is whether the noise constitutes a sufficient basis for you to terminate your lease. You are seeking to claim "constructive eviction"....

Am choosing to move out due to noisy upstairs neighbors now landlord is threatening to sue for rent for remainder lease term?

The issue is whether or not the noise nuisance is sufficient to claim "constructive eviction" which would relieve you of further rental obligations...

Process for a motion for leave to appeal landlord/tenant?

There is no need to hitr 2 lawyers. The same tenant rights attorney can file the necessary motions and perfect your appeal.

Can I be evicted if my roommates only received eviction notices?

If you weren't named in the letition and your name is on the kease, the marshal should not evict you.

What are the main differences between filing a claim with a city/state agency vs going to court?

The situation dictates your action. Depending on the complexities and issues of your situation the appropriate decision needs to be made. I suggest...

Tenant Harassment?

You should file an HP repair action and an HP harassment action with the Housing Court clerk. The court is located at 111 Centre Street. The court...

Primary tenant and roommate dispute - I mislabeled our initial agreement as a Sublease

You need to have an attorney fully review the situation. You have made elementary mistakes and you do not want to further complicate the situation.