You could mess things up yes. Do some people have "the magic touch" and are able to get a cop to do anything for them? yes. about 10 people in...

My apt was flooded and damaged by hurricane sandy. My landlord told me I need to vacate & remove all my processions immediately.

Usually they can can come in to back reasonable repairs, in this case however they want you to remove your stuff, so usually they can't. However...

What happens if I lost my job and cannot pay the rent?

Many Judges will try to get the landlord to settle on waiting for you for some time before moving to trial. If you have been a good tenant in the...

How to break my residential lease in NY?

Not easily. You can ask nicely:) And show up with a attorney and look mean.

Am I entitled to a reduction in rent for the 2 weeks I went without heat or hot water?

Yes you are. did you live in the apartment in this time?

Can a landlord discuss what you owe with another tenant?

I don't think there is enough damages to be worth pursuing in suing, you can ask him to be a decent human being.

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Evicted recently, is there still hope?

The eviction does not show show up itself on credit checks, judgments which are filed do. You can check with the county clerk.

I sent my rent late and they send me my rent back and they taking me to court and the charging me $575 lawyer fee and $ 75 late

You can hold on to the rent check and show the court that you are trying to pay. They are not entitled t legal fees until they win in court. I...

My tenant had a lease two years ago. I did not renew but accepted month to month rent. Now they are leaving.

3 day notice and petition non payment

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You want her to sign a document that she is giving up the apartment. You also don't want her coming back and claiming you stole some of her...