I received notice of petition. Can i voluntarily move out and not answer the petition?

You should go to court and file an answer. In court you can arrange for the surrender of the apartment and negotiate the rent arrears. If you...

Should I pay my whole rent or wait?

I suggest that you pay the rent pending the landlord's offer of compensation to you. Accompany your payment with a correspondence indicating that...

If your tenant has changed the lock without your permission and/or does not provide you with reasonable access, you may have grounds to terminate...

Less than 30 day eviction NYC?

Your parents will have to serve the tejnants with a 30 day notice of termination which includes a fill calendar month. If the tenants don't...

? Can I allow someone to live with me real property law 235-F

You have the legal right to have your boyfriend coreside with you and your daughter in your apartment. If your landlord tries not to renew your...

Is it legal if I pay my boyfriends rent with my personal check?

The landlord has the right to reject a rent payment at any time from any individual who is not his tenant.

Can i evict my son??

Your wife can evict your grown son. Your wife cannot evict you. Since the home is your marital residence, she would have to start a divorce case...

You have the option to assert warranty of habitability claims against your landlord. You can also commence an HP action against him in Housing...

It appears that your landlord is attempting to retaliate against you. You may have the right to counterclaim against him for retaliation which can...

Yes...the appropriate binding agreement must be entered in to and filed with the DHCR.