I was in a rental for a total of 8 years (less a month I moved out). I only had a lease for the first year I was living there.

It will be up to the landlord to prove that you owe him anything. If you were a month to month tenant, your landlord was entitled to raise your...

My wife has a judgment for a debt that she my or my not occured in 1998

The advice my colleagues have provided is good. You should find a local attorney to help you with this. If AVVO does not yield a good match, try...

I received a termination of tenancy what rights do I have ?( I have to the end of this month to leave)

If you do not leave, your landlord must start a holdover proceeding to evict you after the month expires. You can ask the court for up to six...

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Are the standards in NY that are generally required for service of papers different in administrative or summary proceedings?

I agree with my colleagues as to the service issue. A word of advice in court: you know and I know that the folks who preside over summary...

What do I do with a tenant who wants to stay a few days past their lease?

Just to add to what Mr. Smollens said: if you commence the holdover immediately, you can probably settle the case in court quickly, with the...

Do my friend need a Lawer

Your friend needs a personal injury lawyer and also needs to secure any video evidence (from that store or surrounding stores) immediately.

Deductibility of a legal settlement payment as a FORMER employee

This is a question for your tax professional or for a tax attorney.

Can a tenant be asked to cure something later on in housing court that wasn't on the original notice to cure?

A notice to cure cannot be amended. However, the landlord could seek to discontinue this case and starting a new case, with a new notice to cure....

Is there an appeal process after an eviction verdict?

Yes, there is. You would appeal to the Appellate Term. You should realize that there is no stay on the eviction, unless the court grants one. ...

My rent is 1300 per month for a single family home. my landlord is trying to charge me 25.00 per day as a late fee.

Does your lease have such a provision in it? If not, the landlord is behaving utterly lawlessly. If the lease does have such a provision, there is...