When a landlord takes a tenant to housing court

The judge will take account of all of the violations contained in your apartment and the common areas of the building. If you have not already...

What can I do about damage (water leaks) caused by home improvement contractors?

First, you need to hire a new contractor to determine whether or not there have been any actual damages as a result of the valve controls being...

You may want to report your ex's abuse of the court process to the court administrator in the state where the case is pending.

Additonal fees

You should contact the attorney to discuss the bill. If you cannot resolve the bill with the attorney you can consider submitting your dispute to...

Can a jdc's attorney subpoena my bank records to verify authenticity of a payment?

The opposing counsel in a court case may subpoena bank records if they are relevant to the case. If you are trying to prove a payment, it may be...

My dad's lease renewal (at a senior living facility) is 5 months late, can they make him pay the rent increase retroactively?

There may or may not be a limit to any rent increase depending on whether your father is living in a private or public facility. You should try...

What are a condo owners remedies against a tenant who withhold rent because of a problem with the common elements?

You should consult an attorney to determine your appropriate remedy in this situation. You may want to consider offering a rent abatement to your...

I just came home to affirmation opposition to order to show cause papers

Those papers are now a moot issue. Just keep the copy for your records.

What's done differently after I get a new court date for a vacated judgment?

You should make sure your answer contains all of the defenses you raised in your motion to vacate the judgment. If you have not already served...

Living with no Gas, Heat, or Hot water since 3/12 due to unsafe boiler. HPD came and put a "Vacate Order". WHAT DO WE DO NOW?!

You may be able to sue for your moving expenses. You do not have a cause of action to recover the rent that you have already paid. If the amount...