Living in an illegal apartment for the past year.I Stop paying rent the past two months, can i sue for security deposit?

I agree with Mr. Smollens. If the apartment is illegal, the landlord has no right to rent payments and should have no claim against your security...

Can I legally get my landlord to lower my rent?

It does not sound like your basement apartment is legal. Most basement apartments on Long Island are illegal, and even if they were legal, they...

I'm not sure what I should do. Is it legal for them to enter my room and go through my things?

If your agreement with your roommate, or your course of conduct, included your exclusive use of your room, it is not legal for them to enter your...

How do we not get evicted? we are almost payed in full, but worry about the inaccurate ledger and lease situation, thank you.

I agree with the prior answers and would add the following: You need to go back to a time when the balance was zero on the ledger and try to match...

How can I be able to be reinstated as a tenant again?

You are entitled to have guests stay at your home when you are also living there. In fact, under the provisions of the "Roommate Law" (NY Real...

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Landlord cashed money order but is threatening to evict for rent nonpayment

First, get the "rent roll" from the landlord/management (record of charges and payments). Starting from a time when the amount owed was zero,...

Can I be evicted from my apartment or not be renewed for a new lease?

You should reject these allegations in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. One would expect that a tenant wrongfully accused of...

While this particular event probably does not meet the level of harassment that is worth pursuing, I would recommend you sent a letter to the...

Do I need to collect Hotel Room Occupancy Tax?

No, bungalows are exempt from sales tax and Hotel Room Occupancy tax ->...

Rent control succession.

If you are under 62, you will need to establish two years of primary residence with your uncle prior to his passing. No factor is dispositive -...