Dear Middletown Tenant: There is no State statute setting standards for hours to perform repairs--so you must look to your lease for guidance....

Property line?

Hire a lawyer and have your lawyer intervene. If the fence encroached upon your property, your lawyer will provide notice to your neighbor to take...

Can my landlord charge me rent from last year?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: If you have a lease the landlord may "advance" a claim that rent in November 2017 was not paid to a current month (that...

Can the police do anything for me ?

The Adoption contract you have supports your claim of ownership of the kitten you love and this seems to support a good faith belief you are a...

Can't find any NYCourts for a Judges' cases following resignation under cloud. would this mean his cases are sealed?

If you cannot locate your case online in e-courts you may need a visit to the courthouse or County Clerk. Use your own file information (name or...

Can I sue the company that employs the hvac technician that missed a propane leak 3 times when told about smell?

Dear Clayton Tenant: The aroma alone of airborne propane loose in the wild should have been enough for the contractor, the hand held detector...

Can my landlord demand access when no repairs are needed in my unit after he schedules with the other tenants?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Your circumstances are not unique and tenants throughout NYC must deal with a landlord's demand for access to make a...

Am I responsible for paying rent as a listed occupant even though i signed the lease on the tenant line?

Dear Manhattan Resident: An "occupant" is not a tenant and does not incur the same obligation as the tenant to pay rent to the landlord. The...

Dear Brooklyn Dog Companion: AVVO tackled this question a few years back. Most stud owners rely on a written agreement. See:...

No. The Co-Op Board cannot fine a shareholder because it doesn't like the shareholder behavior but can do so if allowed by the Co-Op Rules and...