What is my recourse when my landlord charges late fees and court fees in retaliation for me willing an abatement of rent?

Dear Staten Island Tenant: Is your tenancy rent regulated? Do you have a lease? Does the lease allow for late fees? Did the Court award the...

Am required to make my tenant leave if I've received a noticed I'm renting illegally?

You likely require an attorney to assist in determination if the "illegal" dwelling meets the Town of Brookhaven amnesty program. Your attorney...

I have a disabled child, the landlord want to evict us in one month.. do the judge gives you time under these cirumstances?

It would help to know the reason for the eviction. In "no fault" eviction (holdover cases/tenancy termination month to month) a Housing Court Judge...

What laws in new york state can force a person to go into rehab against their will ?

Read about NY State Kendra's Law: https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/kendras-law/kendras-law-guide.html

Broken appliances who pays?

Your attorney would know if you could do so.

Can i rent a commercial space and make it a apt

Your lease would not allow for use as a residence. Commercial space designated by the Certificate of Occupancy cannot be used for residential...

What can I do if I'm a victim of illusory tenacity?

Probably hire an attorney to respond to any eviction proceeding commenced by the landlord against the tenant and your family. I have no idea...

Ok. Hire a lawyer. That is more expensive than talk. Your lawyer will document the camera location and inform you if the camera violates a new NY...

How much notice does my soon to be ex girlfriend have to give me to move out , she owns the house but ive been living here.

Dear East Greenbush Resident If you consider your relationship with the home's owner as you being a tenant, then you are entitled to a one...

What are my options?

Dear Bronx Tenant In NYC you couldn't even use self-help help and lock out a squatter. No, he cannot legally lock you out. But that doesn't...