Dear Brooklyn Tenant If you already did everything possible to be certain that you will be evicted asking how long is up to you. Time runs out...

Your sister should revisit her divorce attorney. Likely she doesn't owe anything, he owes her for freeloading in the house and for living off her...

When three people starts a business and two of them has signed lease NOT a business but sign lease into business.?

Your friends lease entitled the undisturbed right to occupancy and possession of the rented premises. Kicking out of possession without a court...

Dear Schuylerville Tenant Most forms of leases commonly used in NY State do not provide for early lease termination and an eviction proceeding...

I have people asking if they could take husband out of the lease?

Dear Manhattan Tenant What people? A tenant cannot unilaterally alter the terms of the agreement made creating the tenancy. If your husband is...

My tenant is smoking in the apartment. The lease clearly says no smoking. What action can I take against them?

Dear Manhattan Property Owner You may not realize the lease likely does contain terms that deal with action the landlord may take in the event...

How can I evict a tenant who hasn’t paid for 7 months and has no contract?

Dear Massapequa Property Owner: If you used a written notice to get out you needed a firm date to surrender or face an eviction proceeding. For...

Can I start a lawsuit but my boyfriend will retain the atty and sign all papers on my behalf. No Power of attorney will be given

Not that I can see. Your boyfriend cannot sign your name as you in a verified petition.

Does a girlfriend of 6 years have any legal rights to a house not owned by her if the relationship ends in NYS?

If the friend paid rent she is a tenant and to that extent entitled to a tenancy termination notice before facing an eviction proceeding if she...

Can my landlord refuse to give me my money back when I payed for the whole year but wanna move out after 6months?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Unless you negotiated for a right to cancel the lease early and recover paid rent, you likely are stuck. NY State law...