The short answer is that lease agreements do not appear through credit or tenant screening checks and are not otherwise a matter of public record,...

Whether or not you have a claim against the broker rests largely on what, if anything you signed when paying the application fee and the deposit....

I live in a apartment for 9 years with step father i help pay rent and other bills can i be evicted

Unfortunately if your name is not on the lease, the tenant of record (your step father) can take steps to evict you from the apartment despite the...

What am I responsible for?

You should have an attorney experienced in landlord/tenant law review your lease. Many standard leases will include a provision by which you'll be...

Rights to break lease and get compensated for not being able to sleep at night for 4 months due to the continuing noise issue

I agree with Mr. Bianchi for the most part. If the landlord has filed a case to remove the offending tenants from the building, the court will view...

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What are my nyc rights if I am a tenant at will cash only if I want to move out in less than 30 days. Can I get into big trouble

If you are month to month (and you don't have a written lease) then the landlord may choose to end your tenancy for any reason assuming you are...

Can a tenant countersuit a lawyer who takes them to housing court if the have 311 before petition?

Your question is unclear. Tenants don't countersue lawyers that file petitions against them on behalf of landlords, but they can make counterclaims...

When is a person that is renting a room in my house month to month legally considered to be a tenant.

I would never advise a landlord to attempt to evict a tenant prior to seeking legal counsel. Under certain circumstances, (for example, when a...

My building super is painting the building elevators at 10pm at night and the fumes are coming right into my apartment.

Anyone can paint, therefore it's not an activity for which the landlord would be required to get a Department of Buildings permit. There are no...

Do I have to pay?

I agree with my colleague that it's impossible to prevent someone from filing an action against you, but you can begin to prepare a good defense...

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