CAN I ADVANCE A COURT DATE FOR AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A REAL ESTATE ISSUE? WE HAD ONE DATE SO FAR AND THE NEXT FOR SEPTEMBER

You should consult with your current attorney. If you believe that your current attorney is not doing their job you should let them know.

Can I sue a landlord in small claims in the town that the rental property is in? If they reside elsewhere?

This is a fact intensive question which may require specialized research, you should contact a landlord-tenant attorney to determine your best...

Disturbing Noise From Next Door

I agree with my colleague. I would add that before you commence a legal action, which can be expensive, you may want to start by calling 311 and...

My parents hid cameras through out the house. I pay rent! Can I sue her? What can I do?

If the cameras where in areas rented for exclusive use by you, such as your bedroom, then you may have grounds to file a civil and/or criminal...

Need to file notice of appeal on a court order regarding landlord refusing to return security deposit to tenant.

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that you do not need an agreement to be entitled to 30 day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy and...

Can i be taken to court for nonpayment of rent? For nine months he has been accepting 2 checks, rent and arrears.

In all likelihood your landlord can commence a nonpayment proceeding against you. You may want to consult with a landlord-tenant attorney to...

What recourse do I have against a realtor that rented me a house that I cannot move into due to on-going renovations?

I agree with my colleague. You may want to get the ball moving on resolution by sending a letter, return receipt requested, detailing your side of...

Under NY's roommate law (N.Y. RPP. LAW § 235-f) a tenant is allowed to have one additional occupant occupy the apartment with them. However, "No...

How long does a tenant whos on a month to month lease have to be gone before property is considered vacated in a roommate situat

If you have not provided 1 month's notice of termination to your roommate before the beginning of the roommate's last month you may not do anything...

When is reliance upon an attorney's advice no longer a valid defense for an HOA board member's breach of fiduciary duty?

Subject to further review of all the facts, including the grounds for the board's attorneys' advice, I don't think you have a case for either...