Can I bring an illegal lockout proceeding based on utility turn-off?

You should start an HP action in Housing Court and also call 311 for an inspection.

Will sending May rent check to the landlord help in trying to negotiate a notice of non-renewal of lease termination of tenancy

Your landlord will not accept your rent payment at this time. If she did it would vitiate the notice that you received and reinstate your tenancy....

Can I sue the sublessor?

You can start a lawsuit in regular civil court.

Can I possibly get six months to move with a holdover proceeding. I am a month to month tenant.

If you are rent stabilized any eviction proceeding would be a lenghtly process and would take well in excess of six months. If you are not...

What is my legal recourse if my landlord has told me I have to move out because I am not Asian?

That is discrimination and highly illegal. Additionally your apartment appears to be illegal. I suggest that you meet with an attorney as soon as...

How can I get rid of my roommate if she doesn't want to leave the apartment?

You will have to serve the appropriate preliminary notice on your roommate to terminate her right of occupance. If she does not voluntarily vacate...

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How can I save my apartment from getting evicted due to false accusations about weed smoke

if you complied, your landlord is merely harassing you. You need an attorney to send a very strong letter stating the liability of the landlord if...

Depending on your exact circumstances, your landlord may have waived any objection to your tenancy. I suggest that you meet with an attorney as...

What can be done legally

What is the basis for your belief that you are not rent stabilized?

Can my landlord evict me ?

It appears that your landlord is retaliating against you for your complaints. The foregoing can constitute a defense to an eviction proceeding and...