How can I evict my sons girlfriend?

Dear Syracuse Homeowner: Are you confident after a full-blown successful eviction your son will not let in the girlfriend and undo what you just...

Security deposit return

Dear Kingston Tenant: It should not take longer than the time required after moving out for the landlord to inspect the apartment and determine...

How can I get my landlord to buy me out?

If your landlord has any notion that you plan to leave on your own accord to move to Florida, you will not be bought out. Your landlord has...

Hi, planning on renting out part of my house on a month to month lease, do you know how to get a template?

Dear Hauppauge Homeowner The internet is a great resource for locating forms for any legal matter, including leases for a NY State homeowner...

Dear Manhattan Tenant If the living room is shared by adult parents and a child younger than four years, then likely there is no violation of...

Will a protection order allow me to break my lease? Can I sue for false representation?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: There is no way to know from your statement if you have any right to a protective order, to be cut from your lease and to...

What should my course of action be? What does the law state?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: Since you have a legal document prepared by an attorney, please let a lawyer see what you have. While it is true that a...

Dear Jamaica Tenant: If the building you live in has three or less dwellings, and you rented an illegal (no allowed use as a residence )...

Rules for leasing agreement in NYC

Dear Queens Property Owner: Generally, in Queens as well as all NYC, a landlord is barred (legally prohibited) from renting out individual rooms...

How many ppl can live in one bedroom apartment?

What is your relation to the tenant? Are you a Roommate? If you are concerned the tenant has too many adult persons residing in the apartment, your...