I will presume from your question that the small claims limit in your area is $5,000. Clerks actively enforce this and do not permit you to...

How do I get a bank to stop indicating that I am bwwhind on the mortgage since the property has been foreclosed?

The process is unusual, usually it is the first mortgage (in your case CitiMortgage) which is foreclosed, because it is usually the larger amount...

If a landlord must perform repairs due to previous tenant damage,can landlord charge the previous tenant for the days of repair?

Typically the landlord cannot charge for the days required to complete the repairs. A Judge might decide differently if the damage amounted to...

Will i be able to get additional time to move by the judge after a holdover proceeding?

You should, from the facts you state, get an additional few weeks or more to find alternative housing. The judge might be less lenient if, for...

How do I get out of my lease?

It sounds like the landlord doesn't want to lose you as you are the only "normal" tenant. Did you find and propose a sub-tenant to him? Most...

If I sign a quick deed. Do I still get my Possessions from the house?

You are entitled to any possessions which are not "fixtures," i.e., items which are affixed to the property and that cannot be removed without...

Can a tenant get two adjournments to find counsel?

I agree with the other two comments, the Housing Court Judge will not want an unrepresented tenant in court and will probably grant another...

Can I get my security deposit back?

Sometimes Landlords can be nice people. If you have something with the attorney's contact information on it you might call him or her and explain...

I believe that my daughter is being scammed by a landlord with a lease that may not be legit.

The City of Buffalo has a Rental Registration Department to help with situations like your daughter is experiencing. Landlord's must register with...

If a landlord will potentially place a unit on the market mid-lease, what causes should be included in the lease?

As Mr. Smollens wisely advises, you should meet with a real estate attorney and hand craft the lease. One common problem is that you do not know...