I'm not familiar with every state's law, but generally, if a corporation is doing business in a state other than the one it was formed in, that...

What are the steps in renting a basement with half bath (no kitchen) legally in a one family house?

If the apartment is not registered as a residential unit hen the landlord must seek approval from the NYC Dept of Buildings and register the unit...

What are my rights now?

The landlord can ask you to leave anytime, but he must issue you a 30-day notice to leave the apartment. If you decide to leave once the notice is...

I rented an illegal apt.

Speak to a landlord tenant attorney. I do not beleive you will be successful in a civil suit for 6 months back rent. However, if the apartment is...

I'm an owner of a 1-bedrm Coop in NY. A year ago the bathroom over mine was renovated & I now hear their bathroom usage above.

Even though you are a shareholder in a co-op, the co-op, as your landlord is obligated to provide you with quiet enjoyment of your apartment. ...

How do I get rid of tenant who is having loud parties in a room share?

Are you the landlord? If so, and you want the tenant to leave, you need to bring a holdover case in housing court. I would speak to an attorney...

My tenant now has bedbugs after five years. As the landlord, can I bill him for the cost of getting rid of the bedbugs?

I'm not sure about Schenectady, but courts in New York City have been finding bedbugs to be an issue the landlord is required to remedy.

Can the gas company lay a replacement gas pipe, under personal property

Yes. Utility companies generally have an easement of necessity on real property so they can properly maintain their pipes, cables, etc. It's an...

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I entered an agreement, which either party could cancel. He sent an email doing that. Is that legal?

An attorney should look at the agreement. What does the termination clause say? Is there a specific time frame or does the termination have to be...

Terminating apartment lease

The landlord must give you a 30-day notice to vacate, not 10 days. You can go to court and get an order to show cause. This will get you the...