Landlord Collection from Guarantor, no ruling. Legal?

The answer to this question is not as simple as it may appear. An unconditional good-guy guaranty, and these are common, may provide that it is...

Does my landlord have grounds?

It is the landlord's burden in a nonpayment proceeding to prove unpaid rent. You may consider assembling copies of all your monthly rent checks...

Landlord workers vs tenant issues in a eviction proceeding

In an eviction proceeding, a court may consider the potential bias of witnesses because they are employees of one of the parties--in this case, the...

My apartment lease waives suing a landlord by jury! What law contrary or waives landlord lease ? Do Pro bono attorneys help?

Jury waiver clauses like this are upheld under New York law. Donald Harwood Attorney

You can, but recognize you're not getting much in the way of security going forward as the early termination provision you've described goes both...

HOLDOVER TRIAL TENANT PASSES AWAY BEFORE TESTIFYING, SHOULD CASE BE DISMISSED. (PART3)

Generally, when a respondent tenant passes away after the commencement of an action but before a final resolution, at the very least, a stay should...

My Landlord has so much trash/furniture in the hall that it has become a fire hazard and unsanitary. Can I stop paying rent?

The hazard you describe is a classic code violation which you should call in so that a fire violation is issued. Assuming an inspector issues a...

If a commercial landlord rented a space knowing that the intended use was not allowed in the space, does that make the lease voi

This is a complicated situation. Does the lease have a provision regarding which party is responsible for compliance with the certificate of...

What action can be taken so that I can have some peace?

As both a lawyer and former tenant (living below a family with a soccer kicking teen), I can sympathize. The ultimate responsibility to abate the...

Generally no, you will not get discovery in a non-payment proceeding unless there are complex issues which a judge believes merit discovery. ...