If the unit is rent stabilized then the owner is obligated to offer a one- or two-year renewal lease subject only to the statutory limit for rent...

See if the three of you can negotiate a surrender agreement with the landlord. Residential rental units are always in high demand in New York...

The provisions for property distribution in a judgment of divorce cannot be modified. You cannot go back and change it. Whoever represented you...

The answer is "no." You cannot force an adult to change his or her name. The person who wants their name is the only one who can file the...

Do not contact the landlord until you are certain you have the new place secured. Then provide as much notice as possible to the landlord. Look at...

Wait until you find another place. Hopefully, the landlord will keep the offer open until then, but you do not want to end up homeless.

All three tenants are equally responsible for payment of the entire rent. The landlord can sue to collect unpaid rent from any one or all three of...

If there is a custody order that provides that the father is to have the child during specified dates and/or times, then it will not be an excuse...

In New York, child support ends upon the child reaching the age of 21 years. If payment is going through the Support Collection Unit, then it may...

If the Marshal comes before you move your stuff, then the landlord is obligated to store it for at least 30 days at your expense.