I lived in Brooklyn NY. Can my former landlord sue me for the last two months owed on an illegal basement apartment?

The fact there is no co for the basement does not necessarily mean the apartment was illegal. If the house was built prior to 1938 it would not...

It is legal. Whether it is reasonable or not is a question of fact. If the landlord is actually charged that amount and is only passing it on to...

Landlord tenant

I agree with the answers already posted. In addition, I would advise that you not rely on google to determine who the owner is. You should go on...

Hello please help me, if you sign a least with a landlord and the he sellsythe building and the new landlord try to change the l

The terms of your lease will control. If the new landlord takes you to court and your lease provides that utilities are included in rent then you...

Eviction

Your mother needs to file an answer to the petition and raise any defenses in that answer. She should hire an attorney to represent her. If she...

How long after having a car accident going to therapy, having a lawyer should i have to wait to apply for a law suit loan

It seems that you are represented by an attorney. You should discuss this concern directly with him/her.

We own a commercial debt involving a business and personal guarantor in NY state. Look for atty who would take this on contingen

You need to use the Find an Attorney tab and contact collection attorneys to find one who is willing to work on a contingent fee. We are...

How can I (son)receive copy of my mothers Will staten island ,ny

You can retrieve a copy of the Will from the Surrogates Court in the County in which your mother's Will was probated.

Canceling gym membership in NY due to distance/college.

To my knowledge, there is no such law that allows him to cancel the contract. The terms of the contract will control. Review his contract to...

Can my landlord make me pay more rent because I now have a washing machine?

Since you do not have a lease you are a month to month tenant. As such, the landlord can terminate the tenancy, or change it by raising the rent...