Suing My roommate for throwing out my work property ?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Your roommate (co-tenant?) was cleaning up a common space (everyone does this) that he believed was trash. How could be...

Can I get in trouble with swindling ?

Dear Flushing Swindler: Ask yourself, if this were a legitimate deal, why anyone would need to use you as a co-between for a transfer of money....

Dear Manhattan Tenant: I realize this must be very difficult feeling you alone must be the protector of your tenancy; but you do not need to...

How can I defend myself if bothered but not physically touched on public street/subway?

Dear Manhattan Subway User: Nearly every theory of learning self-defense suggests you should have backed away from the confrontation and retreat...

Who is responsible when an employee of the contractor I hired injury in my house?

Dear Manhattan Home Owner: NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (license required for work in NYC,...

Do I have squatter rights in New York City house

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Why would you prefer the status of a squatter, when you are a tenant since you paid rent to someone. Now, if you...

Can a landlord just threaten to rip up your lease because you exercised your rights and he didnt like what you had to say.l

Dear Johnstown Tenant: A lease is a contract. A contract isn't destroyed because one side or a stranger, takes the paper and tears it up. That...

Dear Dan: I recommend an attorney with HDFC experience.

Is a five year lease legal for a 2 family residential? And if so are there any specific guidlines

Dear Far Rockaway Tenant: A five-year lease is legal. The term of the lease is legal because you accepted a five-year lease. I would suspect you...

Why Is my daughter presently not considered an occupant of the apartment we reside in?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your landlord is wrong. A tenant's immediate family member is protected similarly to a tenant, but as a legal occupant,...