Based on my research, No landlord may use self-help measures to forcibly evict a tenant such as shutting off utilities, denying access to the...

Asking the judge for a tenant's rental monies to be held by the court.

It depends. Each side (Petitioner and Respondent) get one adjournment as a matter of right. Technically, according to RPAPL 745, an adjournment can...

The answer is no. One cannot get wages garnished without a hearing. In order to get a wage garnishment a creditor would need to obtain a judgment,...

I have a credit card judgment against me. my mortgage holder recd a subpoena. can the creditor attach (lien) on my primary res?

If someone has obtained a judgment against you then one way that they can execute on that judgment is by placing a lien on your house. If you have...

An information subpoena is a fairly lengthy list of questions that aim at finding assets of a debtor. If the questions do not satisfy the creditor,...

I need a credit card attorny for advice

If you feel as if you do not owe the amounts due in the judgment and you have reasonable excuse for not showing up to court (e.g. you were not...

I have been subletting apt in New York for 1 year and a half from a lease owner. He has not been living here for 1.5 years

The overtenant (you being the undertenant) in this situation may be trespassing, as they may be interfering with your use of the property. It all...

Is holdover proceeding right for apartment owner to evict roommate?

Holdover would be the proper procedure. The tenant would need to be served a 30 day notice and notice of petition and petition. There are many...

Can a lessor withhold part of my security deposit for damages to the tenant's personal property?

Security deposits are always the tenants' property. If an overtenant keeps any of the security deposit, they need to explain their rationale for...

I've been evicted and banned From 50 Sickles ave New Rochelle NY, my stuff is there I want to finish packing and leave can I?

You will need to file an order to show cause seeking permission to reenter the apartment to get your things. You will have to explain why you...