Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Any use of a fire escape other than for an emergency is wrong. There is no specific statute, but danger will always exist...

How long can I stay in my house after it's been foreclosed and auctioned?I received no legal notice, what NYS laws can help me?

Dear Queens Village Tenant: I answered the duplicate question at:...

How long can I stay as a tenant in a house that has been foreclosed and auctioned off? I received no legal notice of sale

Dear Queens Village Tenant: The entire foreclosure lawsuit was wrong from the start if the bank did not provide notice to you of the intent to...

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Dear New York Tenant: The landlord should notify you in advance of the name of any persons coming to work in your apartment. That means you...

Does the landlord need to attend the hearing to sign anything for the attorney to withdraw the case?

Dear Son of a Bronx Property Owner: No attorney answering at AVVO should suggest to you a litigation strategy you cannot discuss with your...

Can I change the locks?

Dear Bronx Property Owner: No. No No. You cannot change the locks. You will be arrested if your tenant complains to NYPD. You have legal...

I'm a vet - What are the consequences for prescribing non-controlled substance meds to myself in the name of my pet?

Dear Manhattan Veterinarians: You both likely will violate federal law and lose your licenses as a result. See:...

Is this religious discrimination?

Dear Potential Employee: It wasn't proper to delve into your religion when interviewing for a job and you may have stopped the wrong direction...

What can I do if an electrician did work in my front yard and now that the lights won't stay on, he says it's not his problem?

Dear Purchase Home Owner: You may turn out lucky and find your electrician is licensed by looking at:...

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Dear Manhattan Tenant: Even with the landlord's contractors you have a right to advance notice before you face the obligation to let in the...