IIm a subtenant with a 1 year lease and master tenant wants me to leave after only 1 .month without just cause, is it legal?

Dear Manhattan Tenant What sort of differences could you have? Usually the tenant and subtenant have no contact during the term of the...

I have a question about what is legally considered fraud an unethical behavior.

Okay. No one will call you to find out the questions.

I am an apartment tenant and my air conditioner fell to the sidewalk and injured someone. What is my recourse & liability?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Without insurance the entire legal expense defending the lawsuit comes from your own pocket. Likewise a money judgment in...

Dear Troy Homeowner: The guest who came to stay and would not go away is today's legal equivalent of a bogeyman. The unwanted guest is not a...

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Rights as leased tenant that received vacate notice because cellar apartment is illegal.

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You may be able to take advantage of a law in NY State that relates to rentals in buildings with three or fewer...

In multiple room rental in an apartment is it a requirement for locks on BR doors?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. Locks are not legal on bedroom doors. How did you rent this apartment when you are uncomfortable sharing with two male...

What does the law say in my situation?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: The lease continues until the written end of term date. The executor pays rent from an account created for the...

Can the landlord deduct security deposit without proof of damage or bill or receipt of repairs?

Dear Syracuse Tenant: New York State law places no burden on a landlord to account to a tenant for expenses deducted from a tenant security...

If you see a fugitive on the run, are you legally allow to beat him up so the police can get here to arrest him?

Action like a bounty hunter? No. Just call it in. Let police officers do their job.