Both lease signers remain jointly and severally liable for all leasehold obligations. It is irrelevant that one of the signers moved out.

What if the 5 day answer period passes without an answer?

Go to the court clerk immediately and attempt to submit an answer. If the answer period has expired you will need to file an order to show cause.

Can the Landlord evict a Rent Stabilized Tenant for smoking when it’s not on the lease?

As your landlord is harassing you, you should file a Harassment complaint with the DHCR. Smoking can be a ground for eviction if the smoking causes...

What do I do with this heldover tenant of previous owner ?

You will need to serve a 30 day notice of termination. If the tenant does not comply you will need to start a holdover eviction action in Housing...

Can a eviction notice still be valid if the old owners name is on it but the building now has a new owner?

The new owner needs to file a motion with the court to be substituted in to the proceeding. In the interim, you should file an order to show cause...

What if the case was dismissed in 2009.and the landlord wants to refile in 2018.thats nine years.and he never showed up to cour?

If your bank account is frozen that means that you landlord obtained a default judgment against you. You will need to file an order to show cause...

How do I prevent eviction from foreclosure property using sqatter's rights?

You ahve the right to remain in your home. If anyone wants to evict you they will first have to start an eviction proceeding in court against you....

Can I evict a subtenant is almost a month late with the rent?

You are entitled to commence a nonpayment eviction proceeding against your subtenant.

I owed back rent paid all rears only owe October. Landlord cashed check on 16 for rears and I just received a marshall notice?

You need to go to Housing Court immediately and file an order to show cause to vacate the default judgment that was entered against you Otherwise...

Address on lease and rider don’t match, does this void the lease?

A minimal typographical error is not sufficient to void your lease.