Dear New York Tenant: Since your friend does not live in NYC, you do not have Small Claims Court available for a possible lawsuit. ">>> If the...

We recently got bed bugs In our apt. (multi unit building). Does the landlord need to reimburse us for cleaning & other expenses

Dear Forest Hills Tenant: No. Not unless you have the evidence that your apartment infestation stemmed from the negligent acts of the landlord...

Will subletting a rent-stabilized apartment in New York hurt the tenant in a non-primary residence case?

Dear New York Tenant: A tenant without an extant lease, and facing the landlord's claim the apartment is not used as a primary residence, will...

Landlord tenant lease help needed

Dear Pelham Manor Home Owner: If you rented this house for ten years you have made a huge error in judgment. Clearly, you did so without an...

How to persuade my previous landlord to pay me my balance security deposit that he withheld while vacating

Dear Merrick Tenant: If your goal is to avoid court, prepare a letter documenting the entitlement to the security deposit and the landlord's...

My roommate subleased a three bedroom unit. I am renting one of those rooms, however he has not paid rent and is being evicted.

Dear New York Occupant: No matter how you named the agreement you made with the tenant, you are not a subtenant and the tenant did not sublease...

Can I emergency evict my roomate

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. If you wish to end the roommate relation follow the directions at:...

Do taxi medallions have property rights?

Dear Medallion Owner: Look up information here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/about/medallion_transfers.shtml In years gone by, medallions...

Do.you do sex offender cases?

Dear Pastor: Without taking the name of the Lord, didn't you read the AVVO instructions to all Users never post personal identity information....

Why do the elderly or the disable can violate a housing judge orders not be punished ?

Dear Jamaica Property Owner: Take the suggestions of the attorneys who addressed your five earlier questions and hire an attorney. Let's say...