I just filed a holdover which received a TBD date - when can I serve?

Yup. Expect a date around February or March.

You should probably pay them to leave. If you rip out the kitchen you will probably be arrested for illegal eviction.

A Supreme Court action for ejectment would probably take at minimum two years.

There is, but it’s not free. My firm has it through WestlawNext.

Yes, you are correct. 90 days notice is required for a rent increase greater than 5% when you’ve been a tenant for more than 2 years.

You’ve done all the right things, you probably need to file a grievance.

Honesty, you’ll want to offer them money to leave. There’s likely no other way.

Once you answer, you're really seeking a motion for summary judgment. Not a pre-answer motion to dismiss.

You wouldn’t use or get a tro in the circumstances you describe

Is this a conflict of interest in a homicide trial, and if so, what should be done? If not, why not?

If you are planning to make a profit from this book, you should be looking to hire consultants, not get your information for free from AVVO.