Just found out the apartment I live in is illegal, can the landlord evict me??

You are free to report the illegality of your apartment. If the apartment is illegal, there is a possibility that you do not have to pay rent, you...

I have been living in my friends apt under nycha and his name is on the lease. i am not under section 8 but he is?

If your friend wants you to leave he will have to start an eviction action against you in Housing Court after terminating your tenancy.

If your tenant surrendered the apartment you need to have a process server serve a 10 day notice of termination of license on the subtenant.. If he...

Can i ask financial help from my landlord forcing me out before the end of my lease ?

You do not have to voluntarily vacate your apartment upon expiration of your lease. If you don't voluntarily vacate when the lease expires your...

Your landlord has commenced a nuisance eviction action against you. Your goal is to settle with a probationary stipulation. You wlill gave ti agrer...

Legally speaking, you have the right to remain in your apartment unless ordered to vacate by a judge. However, do not place yourself in harms...

How much time should I give him until I file a motion for default , also do I have to do a summons and complaint with it ????

You need to have an additional 20 day notice copy of the summons and complaint sent by regular mail not indicating that its a summons on the...

What should i do with notice of petition holdover dwelling?

You need to appear in court on the court date and inform the judge that you were served with a preliminary notice.

Apartment Lease?

Your succession rights to your apartment do not vest by the landlord's inadvertent deposit or your rent check. Additionally, you can not get...

What to do when you are falsely accused by leasing office for infestation and failing to cooperate?

In mist cased, a landlord is not entitled to attorney's fees unless awardrd by the court. If you are rent stabilized file a harassment complaint...