A tenant can always go back to court to file an order to show cause for additional time. It will be up to a judge to determine whether or not to...

I was blindsided by my landlord – what are my legal options?

You must go to the court and file an answer stating your defenses. You will be given a date for appear before it judge. At your court appearance...

Is landlord retaliation by non-renewal of lease legal? Is it legal when a random attorney sends tenant nonrenewal?

It appears that in violation of law, that your landlord is retaliating against you. If proven, it will constitute a claim for damages and an...

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS MONTH TO MONTH AFTER 14 YEARS OF RESIDENCY AND WITH 2 CHILDREN? LANDLORD WANTS APT FOR GRANDMOTHER

If you are rent regulated, your landlord will have to commence an "owner occupancy" holdover action against you and prove good faith. If you are...

My landlord has given me a 30 day notice to vacate an illegal rooming situation for which he has collected rent for 11 yrs.

If your apartment is illegal, you may have a valid reason not to pay rent subject to a judges finding. You do not have to vacate when the notice...

Tenant breaching the stipulation and use and occupancy?

You need to make a motion to increase the judgment.

My month to month tenant passed away yesterday, what do we do now?

Contact the executor of the tenant's estate. If the tenant did not have a will, you need to contact the next of kin or the public administrator.....

What should I do?

You must go to court and file an answer. You should assert the defense of payment. You can also move for sanctions if there was no merit to the...

In addition to eviction, your landlord can get a money judgment against you for its attorney's fees and all rents due through the end of your lease...

Can I have a cease and desist letter sent? What recourse do we have?

The threat to stab you is a criminal matter and you need to file a criminal complaint and obtain a protective order. Yoi also need to file a...