Can a senior citizen building under Nycha evict me?

You may have the legal right to claim succession. You need to request a remaining family member greivance hearing.

I was told that there is a judgment against me but I never received anything in the mail. How do I find out?

I suggest that you go to both Bronx Housing and Bronx Civil Courts and check the court computers to see if there is a judgment against you. If so...

Where do i sue a person who defaulted on a contract signed in NJ, but who lives in NYC?

You should sue in New Jersey but your defendant needs to be served in New York.

You will most likely be able to negotiate a settlement allowing you to stay in your apartment for six months. Alternatively, the court will allow...

Landlord is suing me after 5years

You need to answer the lawsuit at the court clerks office. List improper service as one of your defenses.

Staten Island , NY: Can landlord accept rent while a eviction is underway?My rent is due but did not show up for hearing.

At this time you should not accept any rent payments. At your next court appearance you can request permission from the judge to accept additional...

What if my name is spelled wrong on an eviction notice?

You can raise the misspelling as a defense. However, it will be up to the judge to determine whether the misspelling requires a dismissal of the...

How can I sell a house that I own that my son is living in and refuses to cooperate ?

You will need to take steps to evict your son from your house. Depending on the exact circumstances you can either start an eviction action in...

Can i be served if i don't open my mail and send it back to sender?

It is imperative that you give the documents your immediate attention. Your failure to do so can result in a default judgment against you. If you...

What kind of timeframe am I looking at? Does Management have to notify me in writing to vacate?

Management can not hust put you out. They would first be required to commence a nonpayment eviction action in Housing Court against you and tge...