My mom just died. She lived in a rent-stabilized apt. in NYC. I have all my mail sent to her apt as well as bank statements.?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: I extend my condolences to you. I'm sure you realize by now you posted this question as an expression of your loss of...

Can I break a lease that has been signed not started even though the other person on the lease may not want to break the lease.

Dear Parent of a Medical School Daughter: When there are two tenants on a lease and one permanently vacates the apartment the remaining tenant...

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Dear Brooklyn Tenant: A standard form of residential lease does not usually allow a landlord a unilateral right to terminate the tenancy and...

Dear Bronx Tenant: The camera is likely placed to see into the apartment when you open the door and if so, that is not legal. If the camera...

Can I sue him and what are my chances of winning the case?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: "Retaliation" is an affirmative defense by a tenant in a holdover proceeding based upon termination of a month to month...

Can my landlord tow my car when we have been allowed to park there for years? also gave no warnings or signs posted.

Dear Monticello Tenant: You never explained where you parked your car for years and why where you parked your car had anything to do with the...

Dear Delhi Tenant: You may well be right the landlord "fudged" the hours to clean the apartment (the apartment must have been dirty beyond...

What can be done to stop this ?

Dear Friend of a Bronx Tenant: Your friend is in need of Intervention by NYC Adult Protective Services....

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I agree that New York law does not grant you any right to deduct the cost of the locksmith from the monthly rent. I have...

What can I do about my landlord?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: Pigeons in the attic were the most noticeable manifestation of incompetent reckless thoughtless and neglectful home...