Would the courts afford me more time to find a place

First, you should make a request to the DHCR to assure that you are not a rent-regulated tenant. If you are not rent regulate, the landlord may...

Can I fight eviction?

Even if you don't have a lease, you might still be a rent-regulated tenant depending upon the building you are in. You can contact the DHCR for...

What happens if tenant leaves before lease is up?

If a tenant leaves before the lease expires, they can be held responsible for the balance of the lease. It is not a safe bet to assume the...

This doesn't appear to be a landlord/tenant question, so I will move it to a more appropriate section

The caseworker is probably in the best position to tell you how long to expect the process to take. In the event that your application has not...

Fee for being late

As a tenant, your relationship with the landlord is controlled by the terms of your lease. Therefore, if a lease does not provide for a late fee...

What are my right as a tenant with no lease for a place I lived in for almost 10 yrs?

Unless you are a rent-regulated tenant, if you don't have a lease the landlord has no obligation to continue your tenancy even if you have lived...

Should I do something? I have valid I-797A until 01/05/2018, and my second extension i539 dates are 02/18/2018 - 08/19/2018 ?

I'm not sure how this wound up in the landlord/tenant section. Since it appears to be an immigration issue I will assist by moving your question...

Will I be responsible for legal fees as indicated in landlord letter of eviction?

Unlike England, litigants in the US are responsible for their own attorneys' fees unless there is a contract provision, law or regulation that...

How can I get my stuff back ?

You may see an Out of Possession Order to Show Cause from the Housing Court at 141 Livingston Street. in downtown Brooklyn.