Guardian Aid litem representing/not wanting them to represent you anymore in civil housing court case

If the judge has appointed a guardian ad litem for you it is because that judge believes you need assistance in defending yourself in the...

What is the "fair market value" for a property that does not meet the Warranty of Habitability and is not up to building code?

Fair market value would be a price that you negotiate with your landlord. What that price should be is dependent on the conditions of the...

If i want to get a case dismissed fast should I state only one affirmative defense even if I have more?

You should outline all of your defenses in your motion to vacate the judgment. Expecting the case to be dismissed on jurisdictional grounds alone...

I was wondering I have a landlord whose accusing my family of destroying her bathroom and shower within one month of us living i

You should file a complaint about the conditions in your apartment with the Mount Vernon Department of Buildings: https://cmvny.com/faqs/#buildings

Is it building's responsibility to provide temporary apt to my mother? Does she have to still pay rent if not living there?

Your mother's landlord is not required to provide her with a temporary apartment while hers is being repaired. She should contact building...

Already signed a stipulation

You can try to make a motion to vacate the stipulation, but you will have to present a very compelling reason why you were unable to present the...

Hello. Landlord took me to court to evacuate me just for no reason. We went to court back and forth since last November.

More information is needed in order to determine whether it is in your best interest to fight the landlord's case or agree to take the time to move...

My landlord never gave me a timely, proper Renewal Lease and is trying to evict me for holdover

You should protect yourself by filing a complaint with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal that the landlord is not...

I just lost my job and a month behind in rent how long will it take for my landlord to evict me

Your landlord can serve you with a rent demand and begin a nonpayment petition 3 days later. Theoretically you could get evicted within less than...

The police cannot search your home without a warrant and it is unlikely they would intervene in a matter like this. You should consult an attorney...