Can a new landlord increase the rent from $1,000 to $1,800 in one shot?

Without rent controls the landlord can charge whatever they desire. The market will decide fair rent.

Can court for a will begin if my name is listed as a party but I wasn't served?

There is more than one way to be served. If you believe you have a valid defense you should contact the court.

Read your contract. It would not be unusual for the contract to require an increase in payments as expenses increase.

Hello my name is Michael. I live in New York. I am going to receive a check from workers comp for 6k to close the case.?

Either party can back out during the cooling off period. Therefore it is not "guaranteed". I am unaware of anyone that will loan against this...

My gf is trying to kick me out of our home?

The fact that you are on compensation is not relevant. I moved your question to landlord tenant. She may kick you out but she has to do it the...

Can I sell my my house if I'm on a land contract ?

You would have to read the contract to know for sure. With that said your proposal sounds like something you ought be able to do. Good luck.

In my opinion you owe DHL. You gave the sender your DHL number and DHL delivered the package as instructed. DHL has no way of knowing what the...

You may have to sue them. Look on Avvo to contact and consult with a local attorney.

In NY a lis pendens is only effective for 3 years. a filing from 1999 should not be an issue for a current refinance. It can be removed, if...

Does a landlord need to replace carpet after a certain amount of time?

If you recently moved in I assume the carpet was "terrible" when you signed the lease. Perhaps the rent charged reflects the fact that there is...