I recently moved out of an appartment gave my notice and left because there was no heat and it was winter I had to leave, since the landlord would not fix the heat I was unable to stay in the appt the last month so I moved out early. Well that was in Jan. I recieved notice that he had a lawyer and was suing for 11 months rent of which I have every canceled check for proving payment. Long story short today after, I have already provided his lawyer with all proof of payment and her admitting that I paid every month when we talked on the phone weeks ago, I receive two letters in the mail, one saying that they sued us in court without our knowledge of the court date and we lost, for all 11 months rent that I had provided the canceled checks for and she admitted receiving. And a 2nd letter from my bank that they have froze my bank account because of this judgment. Now I am trying to find my own layer because this is bullshit and IMO I should be able to recieve more then a reversed judgment and the lawyer that knowingly filed false information should have some consequences as well.

After my rant lol. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with NY and if it is illegal to file a lawsuit compiled of complete lies and knowingly persue the action in court? The only accurate thing in the ENTIRE lawsuit is that one month of rent fro dec. that I didn't pay because I was forced to move out bc of no heat and several other major problems. So out of a $6,000+ judgement I guess 575 could be considered owed depending on the law, but on top of all this he has $800 in security of ours. The Judgment was through arbitration it said which I know is binding but if it is total lies and I was notified of court and given a chance to defend I should be able to oppose, right?

Anyone with any experience your help and info would be GREATLY appreciated and are in dire need.

Thanks
sd6515 Reviewed by sd6515 on . Landlord sued w/o a chance to defend and it was all lies I recently moved out of an appartment gave my notice and left because there was no heat and it was winter I had to leave, since the landlord would not fix the heat I was unable to stay in the appt the last month so I moved out early. Well that was in Jan. I recieved notice that he had a lawyer and was suing for 11 months rent of which I have every canceled check for proving payment. Long story short today after, I have already provided his lawyer with all proof of payment and her admitting that Rating: 5