Dear Manhattan Tenant The filing fee for the Small Claims Court is $15.00. See, https://www.nycourts.gov/forms/filingfees.shtml You...

Dear Queens Tenant It's up to the District Attorney to prosecute the crimes. But you could secure from Queens Housing Court an Illegal Lockout...

No. Of course it is not legal to break in. The fact that the landlord did not deliver a signed copy of the lease and the keys suggests that you do...

Dear Manhattan Tenant In your extreme situation I would not hesitate to engage my own mold specialist. Be absolutely certain that this person...

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner Most forms of residential lease provide the procedure for making a demand for access to the rented property for...

Dear New York Parent Your consent alone in Ohio is not enough. You will need to be with the minor and provide additional documentation. See,...

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner The NYC Housing Maintenance Code requires the tenant provide access for repairs. Generally when the need for...

Dear White Plains Tenant I believe New York State Real Property Law Section 226-C nullified the sixty day notice clause in the lease.

Dear Manhattan Property Owner Likely you will need a NYC Department of Buildings permit for any improvement in the yard. Please discuss with...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord It's safe to suggest that you consult with an attorney. Termination notifications are pointless without a specific day...