Can a tenant (as opposed to a leaseholder) vacate the apartment without notice?

The terms of the lease document will govern your rights. There is no statutory notice period. If the lease says you must give notice, you must.

How do I bring my settlement offers to the attention of the judge? And which judge do I bring them to?

In NYC Civil court, you will always get a different judge each time. Each judge will try to settle the case, but settlement is not required. Each...

Condominium Board LawSuite

Absolutely. Such suits are done all of the time. Whether yours has merit only a lawyer can decide.

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[When] can a court reserve jurisdiction in a matter that might not otherwise be in its purview?

Jurisdiction is a question for each court to answer itself. If a court says it will keep a case, you need to appeal. "Purview" is not really a...

How can I protect myself from a greedy lawyer?

Fire the lawyer, and file a fee grievance with the New York County Lawyers Association.

How long does landlord have to make claims against a security deposit in NY?

You can sue in small claims court.

What type of lawyer would I need?

You cannot be arrested if the lease is in your name. This is a weird story. The police usually tell people to go to court. A lawyer handling...

CAN MY LANDLORD CHARGE ME 5% ON EACH HUNDRED PER DAY IF MY RENT IS LATE LESS THEN 10 DAYS.

You posted this twice. I answered your other post.

CAN MY LANDLORD CHARGE ME 5% ON EACH HUNDRED PER DAY IF MY RENT IS LATE LESS THEN 10 DAYS.

You posted this twice. I answered your other post.

CAN MY LANDLORD CHARGE ME 5% ON EACH HUNDRED PER DAY IF MY RENT IS LATE LESS THEN 10 DAYS.

If it is a commercial lease, the answer is it is legal if the lease says this is the deal. It is not legal in a residential lease. Talk to a...

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