Is service of a rent demand good if the tenant signed it saying "tenant admits receiving this on such and such a date?"

you need one served by a process server. However, technically, if while you were serving her the written one you had a conversation to her...

Can my grandfather add me to his lease in his rent stabilized apartment.

This is absolutely correct. The landlord is only obliged to add spouses to leases. That said, the landlord cannot prevent you from living with your...

How can I evict a tenant who is not paying rent?

Technically, you can choose between an oral demand and a written one. If written, the text is rather technical and you should consider hiring a...

The reality of getting a tenant out after lease end? Realtor is telling me he has seen tenants there for a year after!

A year is a bit extreme but not unheard of. However, don't expect to have recaptured your space in fewer than four months. Six is pretty normal.

Start by telling the landlord that if this doesn't stop and get fully reimbursed, you're going to the District Attorney. The next step should be...

Can a landlord stipulate in a lease that all guests must stay less than 15 days "unless advance written permission is given"?

As a practical matter, whether you are entitled to your in laws staying there the extra week or not, the landlord has no remedy against you FOR AN...

I mildly disagree with Mr. Smollens in finding the clause shocking. I don't find it shocking. However, it is fully enforceable. You can negotiate...

Ex partner want me out of the apartment, she left two weeks ago, and now want it back- lease on her name and taken me to court

You could ultimately be evicted. It's that simple. You are best off signing a "stipulation" with her allowing for your departure in an orderly...

Can I sublet my apartment?

Real Property Law Section 226-b was a nice but highly flawed piece of tenant legislation passed by the legislature. Too many tenants have found...

Is this legal? (Airbnb)

This is not as legal as you think it is. You are likely violating a host of laws. I don't know who the detective is, but you are going to be in...