Should I speak to an attorney about my rights regarding renting a booth in a salon?

Dear Albany Booth Renter: Yes you and the other "booth renters" should consult an attorney. Yes, without a contract or a lease, the salon owner...

Lease expired,stayed , paid $100 more can I use what was "security" as last months rent?

Dear Hillsdale Tenant: The landlord has control of the security deposit--but that control is pursuant to the terms and conditions of the expired...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Pay the full rent to avoid a nonpayment lawsuit and the Tenant Blacklist. You made a repair, albeit needed, without...

If a landlord loses a nonpayment case dismissed. What is the statute of limitions for landlord to keep bringing the tenant to co

Dear Manhattan Tenant A "dismissed" case is gone forever, or the dismissal was with prejudice only to commencing another summary proceeding for...

Dear Garden City Property Owner: You must describe exactly the violation written on the ticket, and the Court (Criminal?) stated on the ticket....

What are my right and next steps if my elderly mom is sent a letter of eviction threat?

Dear Adult Child of a New York Tenant: No one faces a true "eviction" proceeding if before the time runs out to pay the demanded rent the rent...

Am I entitled to get my security deposit back from the prospective property management company?

Dear Syracuse Tenant: Good day. There is a state-wide law that protects you and others caught in a delayed delivery date for possession of a...

Dear Jamaica Tenant: You must have your own reasons for not moving out and that is not the issue, here. Your landlord is likely fibbing fully...

Flooding in my basement from heavy rain fall, can I sue the city?

Dear Bayside Home Owner: Thirty years of flooded basements when the rains come to Bayside Queens is no longer a surprise and everyone knows the...

Private Security Confiscating illegal drugs and weapons at Event. Do I contact the police or do I bring it to the police?

Dear Event Promoter: You did not mention where you are staging the outdoor music private event, but if within the City of Albany, a special...