Can I move back into my house when lease ends and I notified tenants in writing 3 months prior?

That would be an attempt at "self help" which is generally not permitted in NY. You must formally evict them by commencing a "summary proceeding"....

How to dispute HOA charges when being served with legal papers?

You will, unfortunately, have to defend against the lawsuit. You really need to retain an attorney to help you sort this out. The quicker you do...

If you were in fact only a "witness" then you have nothing to be concerned about. If you signed as a guarantor or 2nd tenant, and the landlord...

My husband was contracted by a relative to finish a basement apartment.

Your husband has violated several NY laws regarding licensing, contract requirements for contractor work, failure to obtain a building permit,...

In general, in NY there is no cognizable claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress. As to the lost $1500- if it was reasonable to wait...

Under New York law, can "person" include estates and corporations as well as people?

A person includes an estate, through that estate's representative.

Do I have to let someone in my house if they come with the police?

If his name is not on the lease (or deed) the issue is whether he did or did not have a "revocable license" which gave you the right to lock him...

What is it called when you ask the court to freeze a financial account?

The answer is a petition to the court to be appointed guardian of the person and property.

My home was in foreclosure and was sold for less than the loan amount.

By "eligible" I believe you mean "responsible". Technically you are responsible, but I have never heard of a situation where a bank proceeds to...

Grievance committee

There are county and district-wide grievance committees. It is almost impossible that your fact pattern actually occurred.