My condolences for your loss. You have the right to succeed to your grandmother's apartment if you lived with her for two years prior to the day...

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If you provide the proper and provable notice suggested by Mr. Smollens, and a reasonable opportunity to repair (such as 1 week for leaking sewage,...

I don't think the lawsuit is worth much. First there appears to be nothing in writing ("landlord lied") and you know the landlord does not tell...

Overtenant keeps 80% deposit, charges $1000 "couples rent" for overnight guest (5+10 days). Is this legal?

I also agree with Mr. Smollens - there is no such thing as a "couple renting fee" - do not pay any charges that are not clearly set forth in your...

Can I bring criminal chargers against a person who took my tax papers and gave them to landlords lawyer to use against me.

While income tax records are "secret" (See, e.g. Tax Law §697), the fact that you filed taxes from another address is one of the first facts the...

My landlord put condo up for sale. But my lease expires 4/2015. I want to leave early if I find a home to purchase myself.

Both great answers. The 30 day notice requires a sale - why would you cooperate and help to effectuate such a sale when it could result in the...

Landlord claims he lost our lease, refuses to return our calls, emails for 2 months. Roommate on lease moved out of the country.

I fully agree with Mr. Smollens. I would add that I would be very careful about moving out too - you'd be surprised how fast the landlord can and...

Tenant is looking for a landlord

Agreed - I suggest contacting the utility company and arranging to pay to continue service, which payments you may deduct from the rent. Without a...

What rights do I have when my lease contract turns out to be an illegal subletting contract?

Your question points to a forum posting for Amsterdam, Netherlands. If this problem arose in the Netherlands (not Amsterdam, NY), neither I, nor...

Do I have rights in regards to this heating situation??

Landlords have been found to breach New York's warranty of habitability for failing to provide heat whether the lease places this obligation upon...