Can I take tenant to small claims court instead of landlord tenant court?

It sounds like you have use and possession of the apartment, so there would be no need to sue them in District Court, Landlord-Tenant Part. So...

I helped my ex-landlord clean out flooded apartments in 2011 and in the process i cut my right leg open. i received stitches.

You should speak to a personal injury attorney. Your former landlord's liability is probably dependent upon the facts of how and in what manner...

I have a question regarding NYS tenant, landlord matters (and possible violation of civil rights and discrimination.

The fact that you no longer reside at the premises is no bar to suit. However, you have not been wrongfully evicted because (1) there was an...

Why would a bank file a motion of pendency in an attempt to foreclose? What is the point?

A notice of pendency, also known as a lis pendens, is a notice filed to give constructive notice to basically everyone that a lawsuit affects...

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Used real estate to rent. They failed to check references and lied to get commission. House was destroyed. Want to sue real esta

That is an interesting factual pattern. You might have some valid claims against the tenants and the broker depending on your proofs. You should...

Power meter being shared between apartments only one person responsible for paying bill

You should contact an attorney and bring your lease. The answer depends on what the lease says, but if the lease says you pay the entire bill, the...

Landlord is my room mate and harass me

Unfortunately, more information is needed to give a precise answer. Generally, if you a rent paying tenant (lease or no lease) then you have to...

Ex-girlfriend on deed and mortgage?

If you and your ex-girlfriend are co-owners, then you are either tenants in common or joint tenants with rights of survivorship. If the deed just...

My daughter signed deed papers to buy her fathers house (paid ! $ with a check).had them noterized took them to fathers lawyer

Your daughter should really speak to an attorney and bring her paperwork, including the check, because she is being evicted. Who is trying to...

I saw a deed transfer that stated the grantor received $90,000 but I know it was a quit claim deed.

That depends on where the $90,000.00 was recited. If it was recited in the body of the deed as the consideration, then that means nothing. In New...