I do not think my landlord should do this, to say that i can not put a lock on my room door.

Dear New York Roommate: I gather your landlord is the apartment tenant. Generally, locks on interior doors are not allowed. The door to your...

Do I have a good lawsuit? Can I get out of this sublet agreement?

Dear New York Tenant: If your tenant has a "history" subleasing the apartment without formal approval from the landlord, and the landlord knows...

Dear Brookhaven Property Owner: You may secure answers by telephone to Suffolk County Sheriff: Evictions: (631) 852-5621

Dear Rego Park Tenant: No. It is not allowed. It is a blatant attempt to trick you into paying more than the legal rent. While it may be an...

Certified deed question for housing court

Dear New York Property Owner: And, you need the deed for what reason? A deed is not usually necessary to establish a relation of landlord and...

Can I sue?

Dear Flushing Clothing Wholesaler: At age 17 you are too young to sue in Small Claims Court: "Anyone 18 years of age or over can sue in...

How long does it take for an eviction?

Dear Sound Beach Property Owner: Contact Suffolk County Sheriff after service of the 72 Hour notice for information on the scheduling for your...

I need help with tenant/landlord

Dear Ballston Spa Tenant: I am sorry to learn about your problem. But, you left out information to help an attorney focus on your eviction...

I am renting; in the lease it says I cannot have dogs as pets; sometimes I watch dogs temporarily, is that still a violation?

Dear Staten Island Tenant: Your landlord may be correct about the no dogs allowed in the apartment, but a lawyer would need to look over your...

What are my rights if I pay month to month?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: A tenant sharing a dwelling on a month to month basis with other persons, where no one has a written lease with the...