If the person who verified the complaint is still alive and available, that person should submit an affidavit as a part of the summary judgment...

In nys my landlord started charging an incremental fixed amount for water/sewer to the rent ... is it legal?

Unless your tenancy is protected by the ETPA, your landlord (and you) are free to negotiate new terms in your new lease. If there is no new written...

You do not say who has told you that you CAN'T live with these roommates. Your town government may have passed an ordinance restricting occupancy....

Can i sue my landlord if i was a victim of a home invasion gone wrong i got shot multiple times when i refused to let them in

As to whether she can evict you, you don't say whether you have a lease. If you have a lease, your being a crime victim is not a good reason for...

My landlords son is harrassing me. There's a order of protection in place do I need to still pay rent

Your problems with the landlord's son are separate from your obligation to pay rent. It is a wise decision to move out, however. Good luck in...

Can a landlord rent out a basement apartment if the building is rent stabilized?

The question is whether there is a certificate of occupancy for the basement apartment. You or your attorney should research this issue, so you...

Should my son wave his right to an appeal after a trial conviction?

He should not waive his right to appeal. His current attorney may well have overlooked evidence or otherwise mishandled the case, not out of any...

Before the landlord's Motion for Discovery in a Petition Holdover case, can I ask for a Summary Judgment? If yes, how?

You need a lawyer to assist you in this endeavor. The laws governing holdover proceedings are complex, and you need the advice of someone who...

What are my rights as a renting smoker (I KNOW its a nasty habit) in NYC condo? I SUBLET from owner, not mgmt co.

Mr. Bianchi's advice is 100% correct. The only thing I would add is to suggest that you speak directly to your neighbors, to see if there is any...

I will rent a room in an apt. with another roommate and she holds the lease to the apt. Should I sign any legal documents?

It is a very good idea to draw up an agreement between the two of you, covering the amount you will pay in rent, the way other bills (electricity,...