Can the judge punish the landlord if so in what way ?

No, as you said its retaliation. You should contact DHCR and file a complaint

Is it customary for a tenant to have to pay 50 percent of store taxes annually in a restaurant lease?

You need to retain the service of an attorney. Additionally, all commercial leases have some provision of paint dal estate taxes, but its negotiable

Can new landlord raise the rent "Significantly?"

If this is a rent stabilized apartment or ret control, there are laws which prohibits the landlord from doing this. Go DHCR and request a rent history

i AGREE WITH BOTH ATTORNEYS. your joe as executor of your arenas estates to collect all the monies and distribute it according to what the last...

Can the father of my son get the full custody from me?

Your son's father cannot have custody change to him based on the factual allegation you posted. However, i advice you to retain an attorney...

Can my ex get alimony out of me after she waived it. Divorce has been final for 4 months now.

Even though she waived it she can still get it if she will become a public charge

Can I be reinstated by Housing Court back into my rental apt., that's under my wife's name after my Order of Protection expire?

Yes...........................................................................................................................................

How can I fight this eviction and do I have a case?

You need written 30 day notice not a verbal notice telling you to get out. So until the landlord put the 30 day notice in writing, and file a...

Can I have a vehicle towed from property?

You can have the vehicle towed and the driver would be responsible for paying. You don't need any signs, but it would be helpful to have one, thus...

Can i sue boyfriend for unpaid money on lease

Yes, your boyfriend is liable as you are. Both of you sign the lease. Thus you can take him to small claims court or if its over 5,000.00 then...