Our landlords have not registered their buildings accurately. Are they still permitted to collect rent?

Attorney Johnston is correct. The building owner may have already submitted a registration application that hasn't been processed or updated online...

Is it a Warranty of Habitability violation is a LL hires only illegal workers to make repairs who will not identify themselves?

I do not practice law in New York, but generally speaking, the implied Warranty of Habitability does not cover the type of workers a landlord hires...

The other attorneys here are correct, the Trustee has the right to evict tenants of the condo. To do so, it must adhere to the same eviction laws...

Student loan debt from Career Education Corp. not right. Private loan collection harassment.

I agree with the other attorneys here. Your situation is too complicated to address in this forum. You should consult with a local consumer...

The Statute of Limitations on written contracts in Illinois is 10 years. I believe the other attorneys are correct that NCT likely acquired the...

My apartment was rented to me illegally. Do I have the right to be repayed or take it to court? Please read details

It sounds as though a tenant was attempting to sublease the unit without his landlord's permission, which is often required in leases. I'm also...

I agree with the other attorneys as to the disclosure - I don't know of any law requiring it, and like Attorney Goldstein said, your landlord might...

It sounds like you live in a condo building. Such matters are often covered in the bylaws and/or association rules. If the condo association has a...

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The short answer is no. While I don't mean to belittle what your family went through, or question your belief in the paranormal, the existence of...

Unfortunately for you, Ms. Goldstein is correct. Your landlord was likely not negligent in this situation and probably is insulated from liability...