Can we withhold rent until the landlord stops the new tenants from keeping us up all night?

Under the warranty of habitability (Real Property Law §235-b) tenants have the right to a livable, safe and sanitary apartment. This is a right...

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My tenant does not allow me to inspect the apt. should i get a court order?

Did you request access? My colleague is correct that you're entitled to a key to your tenant's apartment door, but you may only use it (without...

My mom's bank account was just frozen, were told it's going to be garnished. Judgement was is 8/2012 is there anyway to reverse

I agree that you should bring an order to show cause to vacate the default judgment immediately. It's also important to know that there's a law...

If my son is living in a rent stabilized apt.for 22 years. can the owner refuse his checks when he has been paying all that time

I'm in total agreement with Mr. Smollens and would only add that, based on the landlord's refusal to accept rent checks, it sounds as if the it's...

In New York State does a tenant have to give a 30 day notice to the landlord?

Your question is very vague, so additional information would be helpful. However, if your tenant is a month to month tenant, he/she must provide...

Is this criminal or strictly civil? I paid for a room in Brooklyn starting June. Deposit. Deal fell through, spent money.

Sadly, i agree with my colleague with Mr. Smollens that this sound all too familiar. See this article for more info and for tips regarding how to...

Person has refused to pay rent, do I still have to give them 30 days to move out upon handing them a 3 day notice to pay or quit

This scenario is unfortunately fairly common. Since your roommate is a month to month tenant, the police were correct that you must serve her with...

Is my landlord responsible for the up keep of the outside of the house?

I agree with Mr. Lutzky that you should call the Department of Buildings to deal with the materials in your driveway. Also consider that some...

Can a local law enforcement agency put a freeze on a equity line of credit ?

It doesn't make sense that a judgment against a debtor would be enforceable against another just because he holds a power of attorney or because he...

Your lease governs here. You should take a look at it to determine the manner in which you can renew the lease. Most leases provide that it should...