My landlord is illegally evicting me from my illegal apartment

Dear Mastic Tenant: It is not an "illegal eviction" if the landlord verbally makes demands that the tenant move out. The landlord has no power...

Dear New York Seller: This question was asked by the other side of your deal. All answering attorneys informed the buyer of a clear conflict of...

When is a rental lease avoidable due to supposed landlord's fraud actions, ie, renting an apartment to a third party?

Dear New York Tenant: Do you have any family relation with the former deceased tenant? If not rent owed to the landlord by the Estate of the...

What rights does my landlord have when ending my month to month lease?

Dear New York Tenant: The fear of sacrifice of a $12,000 security deposit is reasonable in the circumstances described. You are best served if...

Can I annex exhibits in my OSC asking the Judge for something in Housing Court, to document my claims, or do I need a motion?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Come to court with enough sets of exhibits with tabs to attach to the original affidavit that the clerk will attach to the...

What can I do about my neighbor calling the police whenever I am working on my truck.

Dear Bayshore Home Owner: The monster neighbor is a horror over a dozen years. Your lawyer will likely tell you that a court is interested only...

Which kind of notice will I (the subtenant) be served if the tenant wants to evict me or claim the rent of Feb.?

Dear New York tenant: If you rented the entire apartment from the tenant you have the legal status of subtenant. That is so even without the...

Property damaged - does landlord reimburse?

Dear Tenant: Based on your statement no one is liable to you for your loss due to a sewage backup. Is your room located in a basement? If...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I've never heard the so-called "Roommate Law" dubbed as live-in lover, as most Roommate occupancy situations are for...

Can a share holder of a co-op illegally sublease a room in a 2 bedroom apartment?

Dear Friend of a Shareholder in a White Plains Co-Op: Your friend did not need permission from the Board to rent a room in the apartment. As...