In a landlord tenant buyout can someone else other than the lease holder negotiate a buyout if the tenant was not present?

Dear Brooklyn Occupant If your mother's tenancy is Rent Stabilized the landlord should have been made to pay you as well to surrender your...

My partner became incapacitated. His daughter wants me to vacate the premises in 3-6 months. What are my rights?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant If you do not have a lease, the daughter requires only a properly served written thirty day tenancy termination notice to...

Dear Buffalo Tenant: Generally, no. A lease contains the terms of the residential rental agreement and house rules. Your landlord may not...

You may sue in Small Claims Court for a rebate of the rent paid previously in full. There is no Court process for litigating only an abatement...

My gf bought me a puppy for Xmas, but then she lost her job snuck into our house and stole everything out of closet AND MY DOG

Your license/registration for your dog is irrefutable evidence of ownership. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/dog-licenses.page State...

Get off my lease

Dear West Monroe Tenant: Your landlord is not in position to provide legal advice to you relating to your marriage. Lean on your lawyer. If you...

Likely you require an attorney with a license in Florida and Puerto Rico to prepare the power of attorney for a real estate transaction See:...

How do I best structure a NY property purchase used for both my home & for leadership retreats (8 people max)?

Dear Hillsdale Homeowner: I suggest you reach out to real estate brokers and attorneys with real estate practices in the three counties you are...

How to evict an illegal basement tenant?

Dear Bronx Homeowner: New York Courts and the State Legislature have not sided with tenants on a claim of a right to clawback rent paid living...

My landlord accepted 3 months worth of rent during my holdover eviction. Will the case be dismissed?

Generally, if Use and Occupancy was paid subsequent to termination of the month to month tenancy, but without direct permission from the presiding...