Landlord took me to court saying I owed back rent on an apt I never signed a lease for. It's a fake lease. How do I respond?

You would need to serve and file a timely answer with proper defenses raised to the landlord's complaint and then bring a third-party complaint...

Do you have a lease? If so you might be able to succeed against your landlord for breaching the warranty of habitability and/or tenant below you...

I m C1/d visa overstayer .want to return home country .how to leave USA without problems at Airport?

You can expect to possibly be arrested and put into removal proceedings if you are unlucky enough to be checked by an immigration officer. Even If...

Can I seek legal action against the doctor who wrongfully diagnosed my husband

You can be added in a lawsuit brought by your husband and seek damages for loss of consortium which damages usually fall into one of three...

The 10 month law is in the Dominican Republic not in New York, but for New York to recognize the divorce from the DR both parties must participate...

Is an oral month-to-month rental that's been going on for over two years and a half subject to NY state's statute of frauds?

Your tenant does not have a lease if they rent on a month to month basis. The statute of frauds does not apply because the tenancy can be...

What will be outcome of minor getting into accident with a permit?

If your daughter is convicted of the charge the DMV will likely suspend her permit for 60 days. In NY being an unlicensed driver is considered a...

Should I have to pay for a bed bug treatment to my landlord if I didn't bring them in the apartment?

If you have a lease or live in multiple dwelling it is generally the landlord's obligation to eradicate the problem unless the landlord can prove...

What is sub lease law in Brooklyn ny

I am basing this answer on the belief that the premises are not rent regulated as the answer would be different if it is. Under the circumstance...

I would pose your question to your local town code officer Rolland Thomas (518) 529-7181.