Utilities?

Dear Manhattan Room Renter in a Coop Apartment: When a lease describes the rent as some money and covers rent and utilities, that does not mean...

Can the landlord change the value of the rent in the lease after signing if they say it was mistake?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: "Feelings" have nothing to do with your tenancy rights. The rent stated in the lease that you and the landlord signed and...

Dear Schenectady Apartment Dweller: Never ever use an electric generator inside an apartment....

Can a landlord in a owner occupied home terminate a lease?

You could force the homeowners to take the dispute with you to a civil court. It is impossible to determine if the lease made without a termination...

Can I use my security deposit as last month’s rent?

Dear Syracuse Tenant: OK. You are not going to find a lawyer justifying your acts breaching the lease and wilfully forfeiting the security...

Can I take my “best man” to small claims court?

Dear Groom Jilted by Best Man: I looked this issue up for you. There seems no law barring you from suing your former Best Man for the cost of...

Can a primary tenant remove furnishings that are being used by the other tenant?

Dear L.I.C. Tenant: It would help to read your lease. If you rented a furnished apartment removing any item you require for your use of the...

I owe back rent?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: As long as the landlord remains happy you are catching up on the rent and does not take steps toward filing a court...

So what do you mean the former tenant cannot be served? What do you mean the tenant did not change his address? If you are correct, the tenant...

Should I go against a police officer who has very rude attitude?

You could file a civilian complaint. You experienced policing practice typical in NYC. You can never ever lose your patience with a cop driving...