If I offer some of the rent owed and offer to pay every week till I get caught up on rent, should landlord except ? If they do?

Dear Brockport Tenant: When did the landlord serve the rent demand and when did the landlord serve the notice of petition and petition? Why did...

Can an equipment lessor sue a lessee for moving leased equipment before expiry of the lease?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: In my experience the service company assists in the move to hook the machine properly to a new circuit and network...

What can I do if my apartment complex isn't keeping me in safe conditions?

Dear Central Islip Tenant: If your mother were a victim of domestic violence she had a basis to act to cancel the current lease. See...

Dear Syracuse Property Owner: If you prefer the tenants' possessions in exchange for releasing the tenants from a money judgment granted by the...

How to proceed after co-tenant gave notice then changed mind?

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord has no ground to reject a properly signed (by both tenants) renewal lease based only on a notice given by one...

How can I get the lease transferred to my name?

Dear New York Roommate: Its possible if you pay the entire rent after the tenant' departure that you could delay your move out day to October...

Can I get a stay of eviction if I have a lawsuit pending on my landlords?

Dear Waverly Tenant: Without a current lease New York State law gave you and your landlord equal power to call an end to the monthly tenancy at...

Do I have to move by end of lease?

Dear Port Byron Tenant: Please check the lease for the end date. Usually that date would be the last day of a month and not a first day of a...

Can I sue DHS for not providing me with an apartment inspection for 3 months which has caused the landlord to rent the apt.?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You have several potential paths toward establishing that the Department of Homeless Services sufficiently deviated from...

Court Stipulation/Rent Reduction Order/Renewal Lease/Repairs

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: In my opinion, based on your statement and the additional information you provided, I would prefer DHCR deal with the...