Background checks on tenants

You should consult an attorney concerning all of the legal issues involved in the credit reporting industry before moving forward.

I am unaware of any federal, state or local law or regulation that would require disco of that would require disclosure of a tenant's last will...

What proof can a landlord provide to prove an apartment legally moved from rent control to market rate?

You also should retain counsel as soon as possible before DHCR renders a decision on your application. An attorney may be able to assist you in...

My landlord file chapter 11 one month ago. Should I pay rent to the property manager or put the money in an ESCROW account.?

You should not wait to receive court papers before starting to pay your rent. You should check with the Bankruptcy Court and find out the name of...

What are my recourses if I am renting an apartment that has no power?

As long as you do not have an unpaid bill of your own, Con Edison has no reason to deny your request. You should call the New York State Public...

Section 8 HUD payments not included in our rent receipts anymore due to Holdover we are still in court for.

You need to subpoena your Section 8 records in your court proceeding. Your subsidy payments to your landlord should not have stopped because you...

Can an affirmation requesting an adjournment for a tooth extraction be filed three days before the hearing?

You should email back to the attorney that the case has been on the calendar four times, you are desperately in need of the support you seek and ...

Got evicted illegally and had to accept a plea in landlord tenant court to get back in apt...Had No Rights

You need to consult an attorney to determine if you have any recourse against the landlord or any grounds to attempt to be restored to possession...

Dog bite issue with serious human & canine injuries. Home owner's insurance denied claim; what now?

You also have to deal with the one free bite rule. If the dog has not behaved aggressively in the past, there will be no finding of liability.

There are cases that have held that an RPAPL Article 7A proceeding to appoint an administrator to collect rents and make repairs to a building can...