Go to court ASAP and answer. Seek representation from a provider of free legal services (Legal Aid or Legal Services) but even if you fail to...

Times during the eviction process a residential tenant can cure?

Curing as soon as possible is always a good idea. As Mr. Smollens says, you can possibly avoid the expense of a full-blown trial if you cure prior...

Can we be evicted from our apartment based on a group of other tenants making up lies about our dogs being unleashed on property

You should start looking now for a place to move. As a month to month tenant, you can be evicted for any reason or no reason on 30 days' notice. ...

You yourself cannot start an eviction action but the cooperative could seek to terminate the proprietary lease of the owner of the shares...

If I have a commercial periodic year-to year lease, should I give the landlord notice to renew anyways?

A belt-and-suspenders approach is frequently good; you can send a letter simply confirming your understanding of the lease, saying something like,...

How can I fix an old apartment lease contract from 2 years ago?

There was a reason that the landlord wanted you on the lease--so that he or she had a better chance of getting paid. You were guaranteeing your...

If I refuse to sign an Order of Stipulation because it is untrue what is the next step in the litigation process?

If you refuse to sign the stipulation, there will be a trial. A trial can be long and expensive, but a rent controlled apartment is an extremely...

Is my landlord allowed to restrict the number of nights that my girlfriend stays over?

You are a month to month tenant, and your landlady (or you) can end the relationship on 30 days' notice. However, while your landlord-tenant...

Does legal action in court stop the SOL from tolling?

You need to consult a consumer attorney. There are many additional facts that you would need to provide, or if you don't know the answer, your...

We have had no heat or hot water for 10 days now. This situation may go on indefinitely. See details below.

What would you like to see as the outcome? Do you want to move? If you are actively looking for a new rental, hold onto your money for now and...