Can I sue my landlord for defamation ?

You can certainly try to sue your landlord for defamation if he made false statements about you which caused you injury. However, don't expect it...

I received notice of petition non payment dwelling demand possession premises(already moved).Will credit report show eviction?

If you have submitted an answer to the proceeding or were personally served, it is possible that the landlord may obtain a money judgment against...

Can we still get evicted?

The landlord cannot evict you for nonpayment without properly commencing a court proceeding. However, should the landlord do so, your financial...

If a tenant don't have an updated lease is he still responsible for the increased rent.??

I concur with my colleague, in the absence of provisions in the previous lease or an oral agreement to pay an increased rent, the tenant is not...

Need help evicting a roommate in NYC? HELP!!!

Your problem roommate has given you some very valuable advise.... hire an attorney. Regardless of your difficulties with your roommate, you are...

Are they obligated to email agreements that we entered before the lease signing?

Essentially the terms of your lease should fully define your legal relationship and obligations regarding the apatment you rented. It is possible...

Do I have right to withhold rent

I would caution you that withholding your rent in the situation you described is not without significant risks to you. In NYC with people living...

How will i know if its worth the hassel to file for child support ?

In cases where the actual income of a parent cannot be accurately determined, the Court has the authority to look to the needs of the child when...

Although I agree a Civil Court or Housing Court would be reluctant to intervene in a domestic matter, the Family Court has limited jurisdiction. ...

If the landlord received legal possession of your apartment pursuant to an eviction, the landlord would have been entitled to remove your...