I rent and want to know what kind of legal action could be made if i leave and don't pay my rent and just surrender my deposit

Dear Hornell Tenant: If you move now, you owe your landlord the rent for the month of November 2016. If you are a month to month tenant New York...

Can a Landlord force you to pay for something that was stolen off your porch that was theirs ie washer and dryer.

Dear Ticondoderoga Tenant: If the landlord does not return the security deposit you have the option to sue the landlord in Small Claims Court or...

Who pays for a wrecked car after an accident if a finding of fault is dismissed?

Dear Rochester Driver: How could you not see the truck? The driver ahead of you, waiting at the red light made a legal right turn on the red....

Am I obligated to provide a roommate/tenant (I am the Stockholder of Co-op) with a mailbox key.

Dear New York Co-Op Owner: What do you know about the reason the occupant now wants a key to your mailbox? If you do so you surrender your own...

Is it illegal in the nyc to have more than one apartment leased to your name?

Dear New York Tenant: When you first asked this question you said you lived in Queens. See:...

Is it illegal to record 2 people fighting in New York City or sending the video to other people ?

Dear New York Witness: Use of the video as evidence of innocence is a matter you should review in private with your own attorney. There are a...

Can I sue the City of New York for failure to address an ongoing quality of life condition that has multiple complaints?

Dear New York Homeowner: You and your neighbors should consult an attorney and your local city council member. There is a common law right of...

Do landlord have any legal obligation to provide locking windows?

Dear Albany Tenant: The Albany Code requires "windows"; so defective windows are code violations: "***Every habitable room shall be provided...

Dear New York Litigant: The lawsuit is to rescind the contract. The cause of action is rescission.

Dear Queens Tenant: The use of the apartments is key to the question "legal." A tenant may have two leases for two Rent Stabilized apartments in...