Housing Court NYC

If you are within 20 days of your original answer you have an absolute right to amend your answer. If 20 days have past you should do an order to...

If either occupant causes a nuisance you can start a holdover proceeding against that occupant. If rent is not paid you can start a nonpayment...

Hello, what the quickest way to get a tenent out for non-payment of rent 3-months @4,000 a month in NYC which is a big star?

If the tenant has a lease, unless otherwise required in the lease, you need to have a process server serve a three day demand. If the tenant does...

You can sue for triple damages on any rent overcharge that you paid. Also if your overtenant is profiteering she may lose her rights to the apartment.

Notice of petition non payment dwelling. What answer do I provide court?

Just answer that y6ou wish to work out a payment schedule. Also, ask the clerk about obtaining a "one shot deal".

You need to get an acoustical engineer to measure the sound level in your apartment. If above the legal limit, you can seek injunctive relief in...

Notice of petition answer 13 says landlord waited too long to file and request past rent.This is an actual legal defense?

That defense is not applicable if the landlord only waited three months.

When you go to court, you will need to make a written motion to dismiss based on any defects in the Notice of Termination.

Succession rights. I am the executor & my older brother wants to give mom's apartment back. Can siblings to keep it?

If any of your mother's children were living with her for not less than two years, those children would have succession rights to the apartment.

If in fact you never executed any documents with NYCHA you are the victim of fraud. I suggest that you seek legal advice asap.