Do I have to pay may June July rent all at once even though the promisory note says nothing about it?

Dear Syracuse Tenant You live in a community with robust tenant advocates and legal services geared to students. I suggest you seek advice from...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant The procedure does not address a response by the tenant to a Notice to Cure. There are strategies for dealing with a...

Harassment by son of executor of the estate what can I do ?

Dear Manhattan Tenant If you are correct about the status of the basement apartment, then eventually you will face a vacate order issued by the...

Dear Manhattan Tenant There is no law requiring carpeting. Many standard lease forms used in NYC contain some statement relating to tenant...

Landlord/ tenant court vs sister's funeral

Dear Cornwall Tenant: I am sorry about your loss, and apologize for missing your question posted a few days ago. It is an odd circumstance;...

Can the landlord/Real Estate Broker refuse to return my security deposit when 2 of 3 roommates are staying?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: The "broker" is not responsible for the security deposit. New York State law imposed responsibility upon the landlord....

Dear Dobbs Ferry Home Owner: I agree with attorney Peter Weinman, Esq. There appears no legal route to excavation and removal of a sidewalk in...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. You have a receipt only for money you gave away, a story about delay in moving in and you do not have a lease. How did...

Do I have to pay rent for May if my landlord house where I reside is being sold May 9th?

Section 8 should stop paying since the old landlord abandoned and stopped maintaining the rented premises, the same as public assistance would have...

What does it take to have an Eviction Certificate from DHCR revoked ?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You need to share the Certificate of Eviction with an attorney. You did not provide sufficient information to allow a...