If the landlord evicted me, which i believe was illegal, can she claim unpaid rent with collection agency without going to court

You need to take all of the papers you have regarding this matter to an attorney who knows landlord/tenant law and collections. Only by reviewing...

I am renting an apartment and currently pay utilities. How can I have my tenants start paying utilities.

In order to answer your question an attorney would need to review the "signed agreement". Depending on what that signed agreement says, you may be...

My husband was arrested and arraigned it was a domestic situation between us, and he's now being charged of misdemeanors?

Contact the Westchester County District Attorney's Office Special Prosecutions Unit (DVU) and tell them you do not wish to have your husband...

My parents left the house to me in trust, with a home equity loan attached. Am I responsible to pay the outstanding debt?

You are not responsible to pay the outstanding debt, but if you don't pay the lender can foreclose and sell the house at a foreclosure auction. ...

How do I evict my grandson who has lived with me for 11 years but refuses to move into an apartment I'll pay for?

You need an attorney. Because of the family relationship and the length of time that your grandson has lived with you, an summary proceeding is...

If i am late on rent and have paid $100 towards the $400 monthly rent, can my security deposit be used to pay the remaining rent

Your landlord does not have to apply your security deposit to your unpaid rent. Your landlord can commence an eviction proceeding for your...

Can HOA changed my locks and rent unit on a monthly basis? Renters get no lease at all.

You need to contact an experienced real estate attorney immediately. Unless the HOA brought an action to foreclose for you non-payment of common...

What to do about back rent & a court proceedings done with our presence. Did not get notification of court date

I agree with Attorney Smollens, but would add that the rent demand does not have to be in writing unless you have a lease that requires it. ...

I have a pending ACD for criminal possession of marijuana and I'm unemployed. How can I get a job when this shows up on search?

An employer in NYS cannot refuse to hire you or fire you because of an arrest. If you were fired because of your marijuana arrest, or you were not...

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New York State - what rights do landlords have over non-paying tenants? what actions can I take?

If rent has not been paid the landlord must make a rent demand. If the rent remains unpaid after the rent demand the landlord must bring an...