Once the lease renewal is signed and the rent is being paid on time, does the landlord need anything else from the resident?

The Tenant must make certain to maintain the apartment as a primary residence even while away from the home during rehabilitation.

Dear Apartment Owner: You provide proper notice to your home owner insurance. You demand the contractor remedy the defect and compensate the...

No bedroom windows

No NY State law [so far] compels an owner to pay money to a tenant for relocation expenses, or locate alternative affordable housing within the...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant; It is illegal to target a tenant behind in rent with the interruption of the essential service of a steady supply of hot...

What rights do I have as an illegal subtenant if the tenant won't sign the new lease?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant You may have the evidence to hold off an eviction proceeding by proving an Illusory Tenancy. You will require an attorney...

I got evicted and my landlord's attorney is asking for legal fees for 3 years of fighting in court.

Dear Bronx Tenant: If the lawsuit is a nonpayment summary proceeding, without the landlord prevailing at trial, the Court will not render a...

Can a tenant get a stay of eviction if they have never paid rent, and or attended any of the court hearings?

Who changed the locks? If being "evicted" there is a court case. Direct your request for an immediate trial to the Resolution Part Judge. There is...

What measures can I take in getting back money I’m owed?

Dear Bronx Lender: When you last posted your story of being swindled by a workmate and the friend, you mentioned you knew one person's name, and...

How can I return my holding my deposit back if I don't move in the apartment any more? (agent asking for additional deposit)

Dear Brooklyn Prospective Tenant: No. As described by you, the tactics employed by the broker appear unlawful.

Hi, I am a New Jersey admitted counselor and was wondering if I can represent clients who were involved in MVA in NY.?

Dear NJ Attorney: The flip-side is not so. A NY licensed attorney cannot practice law in New Jersey. I doubt NY State provides one direction...