To the extent that there is a responsibility at all, it is the responsibility of the new owner. However, there has never been a case that says...

What can I do if I already agreed with my Landlord (I signed mutual release agreement) BUT I received a notice from the court!

Go to court. Go directly to court. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to Court.

Can I get my last month's rent back?

It all depends on what the lease says. Read it very carefully.

It depends on your lease. He may be entitled to have you remove ALL of them, depending on what the lease says. However, if he is right about their...

Landlord raising rent in the middle of the year?

The tenancy is governed by the actual written lease that actually applies to you. Forged leases don't count. Expired leases don't count. If the...

If a tenant in Brooklyn NY is month to month & gives 2 days notice prior to moving, can the landlord keep the security deposit?

In the 57 counties outside NYC, the tenant must give notification of intent to end the month to month tenancy. Inside NYC the tenant does not have...

Is a Landlord in a private home allowed to perform non emergency construction in your home?

It depends entirely on your lease. If it is a preprinted, commercially available lease like the ones I have authored, then yes, the landlord is...

Is a landlord allowed to place a camera aimed at only your door which is not the common area.

The camera can be aimed at your door. It cannot be aimed into your apartment. There is no police report to be had. However, go ahead and take a...

Can I break a lease on the first week of moving into an apt due to defective top flooring withsqueakyteppingandpoorsoundproofing

This is not a valid basis to break your lease, not even close to one.

Notice to appear in court for possession and non payment.I moved,so why appear?

Depending on how you were served with process, there could be an advantage to not appearing, but it is extremely risky. If you want to minimize...