How does my case fair in view of tort 'revisions'?

You need to consult with a personal injury attorney to review your case and determine whether or not the case is meritorious and what the potential...

Will I owe money if I'm in an illegal sublet?

As long as the apartment itself is a legal dwelling place, you owe your sublessor rent at the agreed upon rent for each month you remain in...

Which government office actually is responsible to enforce this travesty?

You should consult with the lawyer who represented you in the discrimination case to try to resolve this matter.

What is an assertion of waiver in a COOP Apartment ?

Generally, a coop accepting the maintenance payments for a deceased shareholder from the administrator of the shareholder's estate would not...

How can I go about stopping evication and ask for more time to find another apartment? 10 days is such a short notice.

If you do not move out after the expiuration date in the notice to quit, the landlord can start a case against you in New York City Housing Court,...

Can someone point me to an example of a TVB appellate brief online that I can work from? (I have follow up questions too)

I have used letter/brief formats whenever I have done one of these appeals. The administrative review board is not a stickler for form.

In a sublease, is the legal regulated rent the baseline or the discounted rent offered by way of a preferential rent rider?

You can charge what you actually pay plus 10% if the apartment is provided furnished. Whether or not you can charge 10% above the legal regulated...

Where can I go to find a low cost tenant attorney?

You can try the Find a Lawyer tab here on AVVO or call the Lawyer Referral Service of the Queens County Bar Association at the link below.

Is this a violation of warranty of habitability and/or am I fair in asking for rent reduction until this problem is addressed?

The presence of an oil tank in your apartment is a red flag. Your apartment is probably illegal and definitely hazardous to your health. While...

Is it legal for prospective landlords/housing companies to require a birth certificate to be kept on file?

Housing discrimination based on national origin is prohibited by New York State law. You should advise the prospective landlord that you will not...

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