How can a Landlord Tenant attorney help me if my landlord does nothing about the problem?

Hello: Of course, you can always call the police. You may get angry neighbors. But you will probably need to document this (I assume you...

How can I expedite my divorce in the Bronx? Which reasons will they consider? If it cannot be expedited, can I file elsewhere?

Hello: After RJI is filed and judge assigned, have your counsel contact chambers to see if they will entertain a motion for accelerated judgment...

Apartment Fraud

Hello: I assume this is a NYC Housing Connect unit. See...

Hello: As stated above, these questions of jurisdiction can get complicated. As to "lying under oath", issues of credibility are decided by the...

My question is am I legally allowed to put my daughter under my husbands insurance as a secondary to cover all unpaid medical?

Hello: Even assuming you have your husband's consent to this, his health insurance coverage would probably not allow this. Have you discussed...

Is non-remediation of bedbugs and lack of other needed repairs cause for a suit for constructive eviction?

Hello: I understand your frustration but this is I believe the third time you have posted this question. The advice will be similar: you can...

Should i sign papers

Hello: I trust that the consensus is consult a lawyer.

Can you tell me the law that says rent has nothing to do with rental permit.? New York State

Hello: It is an issue with some judges - there are decisions both ways on this but if your town code specifically states that is illegal to rent...

Is it legal for my Landlord to put a hold on my mail?

Hello: Only you can out a hold on your mail so go to the Post Office branch and notify them that the hold the landlord put on the address does...

Can a tenant request a rent abatement due to the landlord's lack of bedbug treatment?

Hello: Your relative would have issues using this as a counterclaim/defense to a non-payment because of demand for late fees, etc. which would...