I lived in Brooklyn NY. Can my former landlord sue me for the last two months owed on an illegal basement apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If there were no legal obligation to pay rent for the apartment, how did Housing Court direct you pay Use and Occupancy to...

Dear Astoria Tenant: I gather that your tenancy is protected by Rent Stabilization since you have lived in this building before the flood and...

Dear New York Tenant: A lawyer cannot tell you if the charge is "reasonable" since that does depend on the cost for labor customarily charged by...

What are my rights as a renter when it pertains to black mold?

Dear Bedford Hills Tenant: New York State law commits you to the natural conclusion of your lease, unless you and your landlord negotiate an...

Can my landlord make me pay more rent because I now have a washing machine?

Dear Yonkers Tenant: Your landlord likely is wrong. Your lease did not auto renew and the tenancy became month to month four years ago when the...

Can I sue a my landlord?

Dear NYC SRO Tenant: Please secure your rights as an SRO tenant ahead of initiating any lawsuit. See:...

Dear New York Tenant: I trust you have a written lease for your house rental agreement. If so then look at the section of the lease dealing with...

Dear Bronx Tenant: New York Housing Law allows cameras in common areas of buildings. As long as the camera cannot peep into your home when you...

Is an eviction notice effective 30 days from the date given, or the 1st of the following month?

Dear Buffalo Home Owner to be: This is a terrific question for your Closing attorney since you may need some extra work from the attorney at the...

Over occupied apartment with lot of noise

Dear Astoria Tenant: "Noise" is the number one complaint made by NYC residents to 311. Noise is also among the most difficult complaint to...