Can a landlord regulate a tenants use of heat if nothing is specified in the lease?

Step #1 would be talking to her. Have you asked her about the situation? You can calmly say, "The bills seem a lot higher than in the past. Are...

My lease was up 4 months ago I'm I still bound to that contract?

When the lease expired, you became a month-by-month tenant. That late fee is pretty high, and a court would probably view it as an unreasonable...

Is there a roof to how much I could charge for subletting my room? can I add money above my rent for furnished room?

Is your apartment rent regulated? If so, you are limited to charging half the full rent. You--or your roommate may separately bill the subtenant...

What is "reasonable notice" when a landlord wants access to an apartment for non emergency repairs?

This sounds like a very empty threat. I cannot imagine any judge taking the landlord's side in this dispute, on these facts, standing alone. If...

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Can I have a eviction cancelled?

Does your landlord own the building in his own name? If he is an individual owner, he cannot serve you and have it be proper service. On the...

How do I enforce the terms of a divorce decree?

Is this written in your property settlement? Did an attorney handle your divorce? That lawyer might be able to snap into action quickly and get...

Need Westchester Lawyer

Have you spoken to your co-op board and to this new owner? If not, that should be your first recourse. You do need an attorney. Think through...

Holdover case, since landlord don't have certificate of occupancy, do I have to pay U & O? case has been delayed for 6 months.

Has the court ordered you to pay u & o? If so, you should pay it. If not, you can withhold it. What is your ultimate goal in this case? ...

I lost a small claims case and there is a judgement against me but it is not my legal name?

Where did the claimant get the idea that this was your name? Did you use it in signing a contract or in otherwise dealing with the claimant? Did...

I received a marshal's notice and went to court. I was given a new court date but was served with a second marshal's notice.

Is it the same marshal? Call the marshal ASAP. It is possible that two actions were started against you. Check to see that the index number is the...