Dear LIC Tenant: There are numerous methods allowed for creation of a preferential rent. Some last for duration of the tenancy. Read this...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: New York law does not require a landlord disclose a cell tower or towers on a building roof. New York law does not...

Can a law office refuse to accept a personal check and bring legal suit against the payee?

Dear New York Shareholder: Generally, no matter the fact that the Proprietary Lease allows the coop to "attorney fees" or "legal fees" no tenant...

Apartment is on reasonably cold

Dear Staten Island Tenant: All the problems you described should be noted as violations of the Housing Maintenance Code if inspected. So call...

Dear New York Tenant: It "sounds" as though your neighbor's reaction is not sensitive to your special needs. The "sound" from your apartment...

Can my landlord evict me in the winter?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: NYC knows no season when evictions should cease. The eviction process takes no break. You should expand your statement...

How can I break a sublet contract that was meant to last until April 30th. And what do I need to include in my reply to him?

Dear New York Tenant: If your subtenant moved out, you are lucky. Over sixty degrees for heat in the heating season of the year is not the legal...

Dear Staten Island Tenant: If you accurately described the event of loss of the use of the washing machine because you did not pay your water...

How to prevent hotel illegal eviction?

Dear New York Tenant: Good evening. Your lawyer should be reaching out to other lawyers not you. You have an attorney and client relation....

Signed a year lease with my landlord, now he wants to sell the house. Vague clause in the lease that I need help clarifying.

Dear Syracuse Tenant: If that clause makes sense then it is written to hold your landlord free from lease obligations after the sale of the...