How do I protect myself as a Tenant living in an illegal apartment when my landlord's son has threaten to shoot me?

I agree with my colleague Mr. Goldberg. However, although you have no obligation to vacate at this time iit would be understandable if you decided...

My landlord gave me an eviction notice and I’m renting a room?

You may find the information in this publication useful: https://nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/housing/pdfs/tenantsguide.pdf

?if we rent a church our bishop name on the lease is he allow to change the church lock on the members

It depends on who is the named tenant on the lease. If the church is incorporated, even if the bishop's actions were authorized, if the Board...

Can my landlord move me out if I don't pay rent for absence of hot water?

If you have lived in the apartment for at least 30 days even without a lease the landlord cannot evict you without first obtaining a judgment from...

What are the risks to living in am apartment without a current lease?

If your apartment is rent regulated, the landlord is obligated to offer you a renewal lease. If the landlord fails to offer you a timely renewal...

Can landlord throw me out for late payment?

Unless you reside in a rent-regulated apartment or have the protection of a lease, the landlord may terminate your tenancy without providing a...

How can I break a lease when a landlord refuses to address lead paint issue?

If instead of permanently moving your girlfriend wants the lead paint conditions repaired, she may commence an HP Proceeding to compel the landlord...

Water dripping from mock fire place mold in ceiling, can I give an eviction, 30 days notice

It's a bit difficult to answer your question without knowing a bit more. For example... Are you the landlord or the tenant? Is there an existing...

Lead and mold issue

RPL 223-b prohibits a residential landlord from attempting to evict a tenant in retaliation for the tenant's good faith complaints regarding...

After the Referee is appointed to compute, the Plaintiff's attorney generally prepares and forwards the proposed Referee's Report together with...