I signed a lease 2 years ago with a cosigner. I need to renew the lease. Will I be able to do without the cosigners?

You are definitely unable to renew a lease which does not contain much the same terms as the prior lease. Loss of a cosigner means a lot to the...

Can I sue NYCHA due to my problem ?

There are currently class action lawsuits against NYCHA moving through the courts at the moment. I am not making any opinion as to the validity of...

What can I do If my landlord allows tenants to block the way of egress to my apartment?

I don't know if the building is an actual three family building or a two family building which is being used illegally as a three family. ...

The City's consumer protection office is probably the place to go. Is the roofer licensed and bonded ? Then the roofer has to give you a warranty...

Can I file and order of protection for my son and myself if the person is my brother and we both live in the same household?

Yes, you and child and brother have equal right to reside in your mother's apartment. When one family member starts to threaten, physically,...

If there is any regulation requiring that a child needs its own bedroom (for fire safety) it does not exist for the State of New York nor a large...

I have a pit bull who is also a registered emotional support animal. Can I still be told I cant have her where I reside?

Yes, this is an option for a landlord, he can reject your support dog and refuse to rent to you. You have to reveal that you will have a dog with...

This depends largely on the conditions of the sale six years ago. Likely the seller paid a $500 condition to evade filling out the property...

Is it legal for tenants to smoke marihuana in a tenant buidling?

Drug use is illegal in general, but private use of Mary Jane is a mere violation in New York City. A landlord can't go to court or have the...

You should check your title insurance which you received three years ago upon your purchase of the house. The title insurance may have cleared...