I paid my rent but the check was returned. Do I have to pay $900 legal fee?

As others have said, you landlord may include in his lawsuit for nonpayment of rent a claim for attorneys' fees. However, unless the Court awards...

I served my tenant with a 30 day notice of termination but they still won't leave what do I do next?

As everyone else has stated, hire an attorney. He'll check the sufficiency of the notice you served and commence the case for you. Make sure you do...

Can I withhold my rent until my ceiling is repaired properly?

You can withhold rent, but keep in mind that this would result in a lawsuit by your landlord for nonpayment of rent, where you could then allege...

Does my Landlord have the right to evict without a court order?

As the others have said, your landlord has to commence a proceeding in court in order to evict you. If your lease provides that rent is due on the...

I agree with what the others have said. If your apartment is illegal, you are not required to pay any rent, but your landlord can still evict you...

What are my rights as a tenant

You should definitely consult with an attorney, as it appears you may have a claim for breach of the warranty of habitability. He could also be...

What steps can I take? My landlord is trying to evict me.

He would have to commence a proceeding in order to obtain a warrant of eviction to forcibly evict you. The letter he sent you may be a termination...

Does the landlord need to legally evict me?

Your landlord, or your sister, would have to commence an eviction proceeding and obtain a warrant of eviction to remove you from the premises if...

Does my landlord have to return my security deposit?

Pursuant to 7-104 to the General Obligations Law, if your security deposit exceeded $750.00, your landlord was required to deposit same in an...

Looking for an eviction lawywer in Suffolk NY... I think this is a relatively easy case of eviction 'causeI I foresee it

An eviction is never guaranteed to be "easy". If you don't have experience, then the "eviction letter" you sent, assuming it is a termination...

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