I would like to know what are all the options i have to get my advance payment back.

Hello: My suggestion: 1. Schenectady County Consumer Affairs. 2.Small claims court.

How can I be able to be reinstated as a tenant again?

Hello: The landlord will have to prove that what you describe is a breach - namely, that you have more than one occupant as a roommate. If...

Do we have any chances of winning this?

Hello: Since you are in small claims court, see http://www.ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/publications/smallclaims.pdf

Can I get the full deposit back without compensating the broker? Or will I have to pay something?

Hello: See https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-governor-cuomo-targets-apartment-rental-scammers

How do I reopen a family court order?

Hello: A motion must be made - and this would be best by order to show cause.

Are we entitled to a credit for the lack of service? Should we be able to end our contract?

Hello: There is an agreement you sign (although no one reads it) when you sign up with any wireless service. That agreement defines everyone's...

Are the landlords required to provide the reason for non-renewal? & does it apply to me if I don't also receive a letter?

Hello: Rent regulated lease, like rent stabilized, have statutory rights of renewal. Non rent regulated leases do not have such...

Hello: In addition to the above, there are various grounds to set aside an agreement and/or modify a divorce; however, I have not seen a case...

Hello: Voided means the contract has no binding effect. In NY, certain grounds must be established to void a contract: fraud, duress,...

Hello: The best way I think to answer this is to quote from the NYSAG handbook on tenant's rights: "Landlords may not refuse to rent to,...