What kind of court does not allow spectators/public audience?

Dear New York Litigant: Courtrooms and proceedings are open door. If you want private litigation you do not want a court lawsuit. Perhaps you...

Is it illegal to work and reside in a building as a maintenance worker?

Dear New York Resident: No. It is not illegal for a building worker to also reside in the building if the worker is also a tenant independent of...

CAN A LANDLORD SEND YOU A LEASE RENEWAL AND A FEW WEEKS LATER DENY IT?

Dear North Babylon Tenants: Generally, a private landlord unbound by rent regulatory laws, is free to choose to renew a lease or not to renew a...

Hi, I live in NYC and have just been given a 5 day rent demand. I will not have the money within the 5 days. What can I do?

Dear New York Tenant: OK. So the landlord will follow up with another set of papers that will have attached a copy of the five day rent demand....

How can i defend myself,from an angry landlord.

Dear New York Tenant: A Rent Stabilized landlord cannot add a rent increase for an Individual Apartment Improvement if the improvement is in the...

Dear Bayside Tenant: In addition to the objectionable time for serving the eviction notice on you in person, the eviction notice may hold other...

Can I break my lease/ withhold rent if my landlord has not addressed issues within the home Specifically water damage / flooding

Dear West Point Tenant: Your statement "water damage/flooding" is vague, and so, as you posted the question, this issue even unresolved does not...

How much should i ask my landlord for a buy out from my rent controled nyc appartment

Dear New York Tenant: The tenant never makes the first bid on selling out permanent tenancy rights. You are up against a professional and...

Can I get my security deposit back? Is a non-refundable security deposit legal in New York state?

Dear Buffalo New York: You gave the landlord a refundable "Hold Deposit" because the landlord did not have you sign a disclosure agreement that...

What are the reasons I can get an adjournment in a non-payment landlord-tenant petition court date?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: When you traveled to court to answer the nonpayment petition at the Housing Court Clerks Office, did you pick up a free...