If the condition makes the property uninhabitable you can seek an abatement of rent for the period you cannot occupy the premises. Absent a...

Can a landlord break my one year lease I signed because another tenant said I put some garbage on top of his car?

The landlord cannot evict you without obtaining an order from the local housing court. During such a proceeding you would have the right to raise...

If you got hurt on the train and that situation has led to more pain? What do you do?

You need to file a notice of claim if not already done within the required time period. If the responsible agency does not settle your claim you...

You can sue him for the unpaid money in a new action or file a motion for contempt using the same case number in the court that issued the...

Can I no longer join a lawsuit against my landlord if I say over email that I won't join if he gives me a rent discount.

I'm of the opinion that you can join the lawsuit because your e-mail would unlikely be held to be a clear and unequivocal release of your claims...

What can I do about harassing phone calls and defacing of property?

Creditors are required to stop making contact when a consumer states, in writing, that he or she does not owe the debt in question. Creditors or...

Can I certify my taxes and my car repairing bill for my divorce case in NYC?

If you are represented by a lawyer it is their job to do what is necessary to submit evidence in admissible form. Certifying a document does not...

Who is responsible for small house pests like ants, spiders and flies?

The landlord has a duty to keep the premises habitable if the tenant has a lease or the premises are considered a multiple dwelling. If the pests...

Landlord refused to provide explicit electric bills

I would contact the utility company and see if you they can confirm the amount of electricity being utilized by your apartment because the landlord...

Lines of defense in a petition answer?

It is likely most of the defenses raised are boilerplate and are being raised to avoid waiving any defense that may have merit if not raised. ...