The defendant has 30 days after the publication date to serve an answer to your summons and complaint. You can apply for a default judgment after...

Is it legal some one to receive rent for the same apartment from DSS and Section 8 at the same time?

This question has been asked and answered several times. Please see my prior answers to your question.

Can I volunteer in a housing lawyer office? As I posted early i'm interested in becoming a paralegal that specializes in tenants

You should try some of the non-profit organizations that serve tenants, such as The Legal Aid Society or LSNY. They are always looking for...

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APT LEASE/ SMOKING ALLOWED..THEN LEASE GOES MTH 2 MTH.SOME HAVE LIVED HERE OVER 14YRS NOW MGT WANTS NO SMOKE WHOLE PROP.

While it may be possible for your apartment complex to prohibit smoking with new rental agreements, it is probably not permitted to do so for...

Can I sue sprint ?and if so on what grounds can I sue them?

Your contract with Sprint probably contains an arbitration clause that precludes you from suing them. You would have to submit any dispute to...

I rent a townhouse been here eight years with my two kids. The landlord found a buyer and told me to leave.

If you are a month-to-month tenant the landlord can only bring a proceeding to evict you for the current month's rent. Doing so negates the effect...

Month to month lease

You should also note that once your landlord brings you to court that your name will appear in public records as having been the respondent in a...

Month to month lease

You should also note that once your landlord brings you to court that your name will appear in public records as having been the respondent in a...

Blacklisting in New York

While the landlord can make certain economic decisions based upon the tenant's name on the blacklist, the reasoning may be a subterfuge for some...

What if the management company has not fixed water damage caused by neighboring apartment's leaky pipe. It's now over 2 months.

As Mr. Smollens pointed out, the best way to force the landlord to make the necessary repairs is to start an HP Action in Housing Court. You can...