What is the difference between a letter of Notice from an attorney and an Unlawful Detainer Action? DO THEY BOTH START PROCESS?

You should re-ask this question and include exactly the title of the document you were served with, as it is unclear what you were served with...

What precautionary actions can be taken to stop a landlord from making illegal actions against tenants?

There is nothing you can do to force your landlord to see reason, besides perhaps hiring an attorney to send her a letter. Ultimately, only you can...

Is it legal in NYC to rent an apartment and then with the owner's consent sublet all the bedrooms (without living there myself)?

With respect to non-regulated apartments, so long as you and the landlord agree, then there should be no problem with subletting all the bedrooms....

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Is this illegal?

If you have a lease in effect, your tenancy can only be terminated as provided in the lease. If there is no lease in place, your landlord will most...

Almost always, the rider controls if there is a discrepancy between the rider and the form lease.

To add to Mr. Smollen's answer, perhaps you should call your landlord and coordinate the electric account being transferred from your name to his...

What legal rights do I have if I rent a month-to-month apartment with no lease?

The most basic security a lease provides is that you know, for a time certain, so long as you are a good tenant who pays his monthly rent in a...

Do you get any money back if you live in an illegal attic and your being evicted,?

As others have stated here, you cannot get your money back that you have paid in rent for your illegal dwelling, but your landlord cannot seek rent...

What should I do next

What kind of case did he commence against you? If it was for nonpayment, and you are all paid up, then that case should be over and you should be...

Does a landlord have the right to enter my house without permission when im not at home?

The lease will provide under what circumstances your landlord can enter the apartment. To answer your question, typically the only time a...