What is my best option and how should I proceed?

You can usually work out a payment schedule and hopefully get a waiver of interest and late fees.

If the shut down was intentional, it is in violation of both criminal and civil laws. You need to start an emergency HP action in Housing Court...

Can a tenant get a stay of eviction if they have never paid rent, and or attended any of the court hearings?

The owner of the home must first serve a notice of termination of month to month tenancy or license on your relatives. If they don't voluntarily...

What rights do I have as an illegal subtenant if the tenant won't sign the new lease?

By acceptance of your rent checks, the landlord may have ratified your tenancy. You may be entitled to remain in your apartment as the legal rent...

Is there a statue of limitation to prove named tenant on lease and my mother related after 30 years in rent control apartment?

As long as you lived with your mother and aunt for a period of two years prior to their death you should have succession rights. An aunt is not...

I got evicted and my landlord's attorney is asking for legal fees for 3 years of fighting in court.

The amount of attorneys fees that the landlord is entitled to is based on "reasonableness". The court will evaluate the difficulty of the...

Can he evict me

The landlord may try to apply your January rent payment as remaining security. He can then try to start a nonpayment eviction action against you.

Can I get a key to building if not on lease?

The extra occupants have a legal right to a key. Failure to provide a key constitutes an illegal lockout. As such, you can start an illegal...

NEED YOUR HELP !!! I broke up with a girlfriend and moved out. My ex did not pay for the rent.

You are responsible for all rents that come due while your girlfriend remains in the apartment. You will need to take steps to legally evict your...

Can a tenant of a multi-unit building use a public area to rest with his/her dog, instead take it on a street?

Your neighbor is engaging in nuisance conduct. You should request that your landlord start an eviction proceeding against your neighbor. You should...