I cosigned for a NY apartment for a year term. Without my knowledge the primary lessor signed another 1 yr lease am i obligated

If you signed as a guarantor you are liable for the rebewal lease. If you signed as a tenant you gave a very valid defense to any further liability

If the apartment is illegal you most probably are not required to pay rent subject to a court order. You do not have to vacate your apartment...

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Landlord is threatening eviction because the real estate agency he used is not paying him my rent. Can he actually evict me?

You should file a theft complaint with the police. The issue with your landlord may boil down to whose agent was it. If it was the landlord's agent...

What is a show cause to stop an eviction

You need to submit written opposition on the return date of the order to show cause. State the amount of rents owed to you and why y=the tenant's...

It is unclear what you mean by an eviction letter. If it is any form of a court document, you should go to court and either file an answer or order...

Can he do this to me?

You and your fiance do not have to voluntarily vacate your apartment. Your landlord will first be required to bring an eviction proceeding against...

What is a holdover and long is it? What should we do my mom and I are tired of this long holdover? HELPPP PLEASE!

You need to have a process server serve a notice of termination of month to month tenancy on your second floor tenant and Section 8 and then start...

I have one family dwelling house in queens,We don’t have lease or agreement.So how can I evict the renter ?

You need to have a process server serve a 30 day notice of termination of month to month tenancy and then start a holdover eviction action in...

Your tenant appears to be an illusory prime tenant who is profiteering and commercializing the apartment. If your apartment is rent stabilized you...

Tenant breaching a stipulation and the terms there in?

Usually a stipulation will ser forth providions that apply in case od default. Most likely, a rent waiver would be void if the tenant fails to...