What are my rights when it comes to an illegal eviction ?

Unless you are a rent-regulated tenant or have a lease, the landlord has the right to terminate your tenancy but not by using self-help including...

Can I sue my ex-boyfriend for breaking our month to month lease without notice to me or the landlord?

Depending on the exact terms of the month-to-month lease you referenced, your ex-boyfriend may not have any obligation to provide you with notice...

They left a message on my door saying get out and I was assaulted by one of them?

It is obvious that you dealing with a difficult situation but it isn't clear what your question is. In addition to reporting criminal actions,...

Can i sue my roommate for not paying rent I am the only one on the lease?

Based upon your description, in regard to your roommate, you stand in the shoes of a "landlord". By that I mean you essentially have the same...

Unfortunately, you shouldn't rely on the fact that the tenant owes so much rent to assume the tenant can't win. Even before a tenant raises any...

If I get a restraining order for my roommate - would she be oblige to quit the apartment as well as the lease ?

Although the Family Court can grant an Order of Protection, it only has jurisdiction to hear cases related to Family Members as defined by the...

Can I be evicted if I am not on the lease , but I have been paying the rent since 2012.

I agree with my colleague.... The fact sheet from the DHCR at this link should provide you with useful information: ...

What is time frame landlord is suppose to start eviction after court date ?

If you were unaware of a scheduled court date because of bad service and a judgment was entered against you, you may make an application for an...

Can I get back part of the rent I paid for one year lease if I cancel the lease to move to another city after 2 months ?

I agree with Attorney Smollens' comments but would add that this would not prevent you from approaching the landlord or having an attorney do so on...

If the landlord is refusing to return your security deposit you may immediately commence a Small Claims Court case. This is a link to useful...