When is it acceptable to withhold rent from a landlord?

Presence of vermin, such as rats, is a violation of the NYC Housing Code, and YES, you may withhold rent until the problem is fixed. NY law...

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Can I file a harassment lawsuit against landlord?

This wouldn't be grounds for harassment. According to NY law, Landlord harassment is the willing creation, by a landlord or his agents, of...

Is the Apartment complex liable or responsible for entering my apartment allowing my dog to run out and get hit by a car .

I agree that the "hold harmless" portion of your lease refers to the fact that you won't hold your apartment building liable should your dog bite...

Is it wrong to ask to pose as a family member. To help that person and their family.

I agree that is it best to stay out of it. While you are not forcing the father to pose as his son, you are involving yourself in the matter and...

Can an employer demand full reimbursement of Green Card fees if I leave within a year? Does an est. cost of $20K feel right?

I agree with my colleagues that this seems like an exorbitantly high figure for securing a green card. You should ask for a itemized breakdown of...

Visit the Supreme Court's website for the county in which you reside and call the clerk for guidance. Here's a link that can redirect you to the...

I am involved in a letter of agreement with a lawyer. who did not tell me he's disbarred and a convicted felon i

In New York, Judiciary Law 478, makes it unlawful for anyone not duly licensed/admitted in NY to practice, appear in court or act in any way that...

Can landlord throw away belongings if owed back rent an was given time frame to remove things is that legal

Normally a landlord is NOT entitled to what's known as "self-help" when a tenant fails to pay rent. Examples of "self-help" include: changing the...

Is there anytime frame on suing relatives for inheritance theft? Can I prove influence on changing names on ITF accounts?

What is the frame for suing for inheritance theft? This is a general question, which can have different answers based on what type of theft...

I have been fired from my job twice now. The first time I was fired was because how I spoke to supervising staff.

When you were hired, did you and your employer sign a written employment contract promising that you could only be fired for good cause? If not,...