How does the eviction process work?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Everything about Housing Court and the court process is available Online and from a number of publishers. First go to:...

Is there a statue of limitation on reporting to the courts that someone has per-meditated a car accident?

Dear Massena Grandparent: If your objective is a prosecution for a fraudulent insurance claim from a planned accident and you want people to go...

Dear Bronx Tenant: Generally, a rider over-writes the fixed term of a form lease. Since you state the terms contradict and there is no clear...

Is there a law in Brooklyn, NY, that says I have to have mold tested by specialist?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Most basements in NYC are not legal to use as a residence. That is so in part to a potential deadly environment of gases,...

What are my rights when landlord wants to enter my rent stabilized apt?

Dear Corona Tenant: If you believe your landlord hired so-called "tenant relocators" (often former police or law enforcement--intended to...

My roommate moved out and offered the room for $200 less than supposed to - can we legally charge $200 more to the new guy?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your roommate was a tenant, like you, named on the lease, when he left, he should have allowed you the chance to...

If I am the only lease holder, can I charge whatever amount to people who rent? There was nothing signed upon move in.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Since you are certain your tenancy is not Rent Stabilized, there is no ceiling to the rent you may charge your one...

Dear Brooklyn Tenants: You are "roommates" and not subtenants, since you rent individual rooms from the tenant, and not the entire apartment. A...

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Dear West Islip Tenant: Are you certain the 72 Hour notice isn't connected to the adjournment of the court date in the nonpayment case? Did you...

Dear Bronx Superintendent: I gather you do not have a written contract for the employment, a union to back you up, and a lease to make a...