Can a boyfriend evict me without taking me to court?

No. I assume you are a roommate and not on the lease? It doesn't matter if you are just a roommate you still have rights and your boyfriend can't...

I don't feel safe living in my apt, How can I break my lease without getting sued or having to pay the full years rent?

You should consult an attorney right away. Toxic mold is a breach of the warranty of habitability. You should bring an HP proceeding against your...

Can I evict a tenant whose bed/mattress was infested with bugs that we found the day she moved in?

Most likely, you would have to check the lease with her to see if you can terminate it for the situation you described. You are better off not...

My landlord is taking me to court claiming I owe him money from three years ago. I pay my rent up to date,Have all copies,

The information you gave does not give enough detail to let you know what to expect in court. Did you have a lease? Where you a roommate? Which...

Can I send my room Mait out after 60 days Notice, and should I stop getting the rent from him during the 60 days?

As Steven said New York does not use a 60 day notice and there is a guide provided by the Court for a roommate holdover proceeding. Once you serve...

Do I need to return a security deposit?

You are required to return the tenant's security deposit. Security always belongs to the tenant and only becomes yours if there was damage to the...

You can try to rent another place but it will be difficult when you have an eviction on your history, especially one for non-payment of rent. You...

I have been sued in a small claims civil suit-for allegations of rent not being paid in the months of Jan., July, & Aug. of 2010

Based on the facts that you have given you most likely need an attorney. First you need to vacate the default judgment and get the case reopened...

I'm renting apartment in manhattan. How should the one year rent paid up front be handled?

Rent a different apartment. You are only going to have problems. My office just finished a trial with basically the same facts and everyone came...

My lawyer is requesting a general release and a letter to my insurance company. Should I agree to it?

You have not given enough facts to really give you an answer. Your best bet is to speak with your attorney and ask them to explain what is...