Do the landlord have to provide electric, heat and hot water?

In general, a landlord is supposed to provide heat and hot water; electricity is not mandated. Some leases provide for electricity, others do not.

When does new law no longer apply to a case?

Whether an appeals court decision applies retroactively is a very complex question which can't really be answered without a great deal of analysis....

I need to find a lawyer who is expert in the ins and outs of SSI

This is not really a problem, unless the gentleman has been declared incompetent by a court. Have him give your mother a power of attorney,...

In NY a summons and complaint must be delivered to a person and not by mail for the courts to establish personal jurisdiction,

Chill out. Nothing bad can happen to you, Tell you landlord that someone attempted service on him, but the service was not good because he was...

Small claims serving person I'm suing by mail failed. I must have defendant served personally. What is acceptable service?

Either of these fact patterns constitutes acceptable service. If the defendant refuses the papers, the person attempting service should just drop...

What are my rights as a tenant once the building has been sold?

You have the same rights and responsibilities toward the new owner as you had with respect to the old owner. If you have a written lease, it...

Whether you would continue to be liable for rent after you leave depends entirely on what your agreement says. If the agreement is silent but says...

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I checked my credit report and I did not see any judgement against me but I am recieving letters from collection agency

You can obtain free legal advice at CLARO, a program that operates out of the Queens Civil Court: at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Room 116, Jamaica on...

I am in a commercial store . I have been asked to have my fiancee to be put on the amendment ,. I have been evicted. months ago

It is never a good sign when the person you are negotiating with asks you to keep attorneys out if it. He might as well be screaming from the...

If landlord takes payment on back rent, can he stil evict us?

Your landlord is permitted to accept partial payment and still proceed with a non-payment action against you. However, you have as a defense to...