Supplementing what Mr. Smollens said, although it is common for non-lawyers to come up with what they think is a workable strategy, and seek to...

The landlord is claiming that the building has become exempt from rent stabilization. It is impossible to tell from your question whether that...

There are two issues here: access and keys. Access is generally governed by your lease, and, in the case of rent stabilized apartments, by the...

Yes, if there are six separate apartments, regardless of who lives in them, and the building was built before 1974, the building was subject to...

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Late fees themselves, and interest on late fees, can be a lawful provision of a lease. You are rent controlled, however, so your tenancy is either...

Generally, illegal basements often correlate with occupancy in violation of a building's certificate of occupancy. Occupancy in violation of the C...

Just to add a little to what Mr. Smollens said, if you put management on notice that you already had the dog, and ninety days elapsed before they...

This is more complex than it looks, and you need to consult a lawyer. A buyout only happens when the landlord will financially benefit from...

Adding to what Mr. Smollens has said, if by "ex" you mean someone you have actually gotten a divorce from (as opposed to an ex-girlfriend), Housing...

Assuming that J-51 is the only reason why your apartment is rent stabilized, if the rider was missing from any leases, from the first one through...