Is it legal for my roomate to get another roomate without my permission ? is there a way to get rid of new roomate?

Dear Elmhurst Tenant: Not based on the information you described in the statement you wrote. Since you are the tenant, the person you added to...

I was told that there is a judgment against me but I never received anything in the mail. How do I find out?

Dear Bronx Tenant: A judgment for unpaid rent if issued by the Bronx County Housing Court should not be a surprise if you knew about the...

II need a phone number to set my child up with an appointment with Louise Johns.

Dear Elmira Resident: First: True names are not allowed. There was no reason to state the name Tammy Wheeler. Second: AVVO is not a phone...

In NYC, Month to month tenant notified me on 10/18 he is leaving on 11/03. Is he entitled to security deposit back?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Technically, the tenant owes the full November monthly rent if the plan is to move out after the rent due date on...

I am leaving in the same place for 3 months, I found out it’s an illegal apt and I want to move out but I have no money , what ?

Dear Flushing Tenant There is no magic solution to the no money available to move problem. If you explain how you came to rent an illegal...

Facing eviction trial . Can't afford attorney. House has multiple hazards including black mold. Is this enough to win the case?

Dear Staten Island Homeowner: You are not likely to prevail in a defense of your home if you flounder in a sea of mixed up facts--since a...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: The room you chose to live in may not be a legal room, but until the City issues a violation for the illegal conversion,...

How much time does a plaintiff have legally by statue of limatations in which to respond ??

Dear Newburgh Plaintiff Your lawyers would know if personal in-hand service took place or another method. The "statutory" time to answer...

Staten Island , NY: Can landlord accept rent while a eviction is underway?My rent is due but did not show up for hearing.

Dear Staten Island Property Owner: You have an active Holdover Proceeding and an attorney who knows you want your rent but advised you not to...

How would i name myself as defendant in a holdover eviction that is also addressed to John Doe

Dear Manhattan Resident: You have the right to interpose your own written verified answer to the landlord's Petition. You cannot represent your...