Can a landlord win a case against an illegal apt?

You should consult a landlord/tenant attorney to determine whether or not your apartment is illegal. If it is illegal, you have no obligation to...

Can security deposit be used for rent arrears?

You are not supposed to use the tenant's security deposit to pay off unpaid rent. If the tenants are in possession at the time you sell the...

How too succeed deceased grandmothers apartment?

If your grandmother lived in a federally subsidized apartment such as Section 8 or Public Housing, she was required to file a list of all household...

If the city has a UCC-1 lien from 1994 on shares of an HDFC co-op in Manhatta, would it be recorded in ACRIS. If not, where?

It was not the practice of the CNY to place such liens on HDFC shares issued to public assistance recipients back in the 90s. Your mother should...

Behind on Rent, what is the eviction process and can i stop it

Your landlord would have to demand the rent due from you and then begin a court case called a summary nonpayment proceeding before you could be...

Why do I have to continue paying for utilities after the bank takes the house and changes the locks and I have no access?

You should have an attorney review and negotiate any contract you sign. These issues are negotiable. But, without an attorney, you are dealing...

What are recommended defenses to filing a civil action near the end of an offenses statute of limitations?

There is no reason why anyone would question why a plaintiff should be questioned as to why she begins a lawsuit late int he statute of limitations...

My neighbor excavated his backyard and the water run off is now on my property. Is this allowed or against the building code ny

You may have a cause of action against the adjoining landowner. You should consult a local real property attorney.

Suing a judge on the basis of lacking the authority to issue a judgment that was issued

The short answer, in the vast majority of procedural scenarios, is yes. The aggrieved party's remedy is to appeal entry of the judgment.

It is necessary to serve a copy of all subpoenas on the opposing counsel.