In NY can a tenant press charges against another tenant for breaking a door which belongs to the landlord?

A criminal case is conducted by the state (the district attorney). It is the D.A.'s decision as to whether to proceed. All the D.A. needs is a...

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He cannot be evicted, assuming he continues to pay the rent. The landlord may challenge whether this is his primary residence when it comes time...

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I agree with the advice offered by my colleagues. In addition, you should view your neighbors as potential witnesses in a case brought by your...

My friend is being charged with two felonies, one with cashing and signing 2 check the other with stealing and using a debitcart

And? Your friend needs a good criminal defense attorney. He or she should NOT talk to police (or anyone else) about the facts until s/he has...

The power of the SS administration

You can appeal the decision of the administrative law judge to the Appeals Council. If you have received the ALJ's written decision, it will...

Can my girlfriend kick me out..we rent a room in a house.

You need to find other arrangements. If your girlfriend seeks an order of protection against you in Family Court or in Criminal Court, you are in...

I was evicted yesterday from my apt. I have the the money for the rent that's due. Can i still go to court & file an OSC ?

You can certainly try. It is within the Court's discretion. Run there NOW, before the landlord re-rents the apartment, and if the court signs the...

Wrongful eviction and harassment.

If you were consulting me as a lawyer, I would ask to see your lease. If you don't have one, you are a month-to-month tenant, and your landlord...

Signed a lease after 10 day cure

The reason you are confused is that the situation is confusing, and, under the case law, a notice to cure must be clear and unequivocal. His...

Can landlord demand I pay fuel bills to them directly rather than paying the fuel company?

You need to examine your lease to determine exactly what is required of you. If the lease says that you must pay the landlord, them you need to...