Can a land lord make me pay to replace the floor while I'm living in the residencence?

Dear Massena Tenant: How is the landlord making you pay to replace the floor? Usually, a landlord has no power to compel a tenant may a repair...

Dear Albany Tenant: If you believe the real estate broker should be disciplined for lying to you this is a link to the process for filing a...

Can a future lanlord hold our security if we never moved in?

Dear Hankins Tenant: Your "future" landlord is acting as though you made a refundable hold deposit. A security deposit is inappropriate without...

How can I evict my tenant

Dear Bronx Landlord: What do you mean you served the tenants an "eviction notice?" An eviction notice comes only after the landlord won the...

How long before a landlord can evict you

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. At some point down the road if you do not catch up on the rent a NYC Marshal may execute an eviction and force you...

I was sued for eviction from landlord for taking illegal cellar apartment in NYC, what to do?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You did not describe a home safe for residential use. The room in the cellar is really no more than a hole in the ground....

Just learned my roommate from whom I'm subletting is overcharging me about 200 - 250$/month in rent. Is this legal?

Dear Brooklyn Roommate: If you rent one room in an apartment from a "tenant" you are treated as a "roommate" and not as a subtenant. If the...

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What is protocol when it comes to amending a petition for non-payment?

Dear Bronx Tenant: Your landlord decided to initiate a new proceeding rather than make a motion to amend the initial petition. The "file" number...

I want to sue for ouster . Can I use an attorney practicing in a state other than where the property is located

Dear Rochester Property Owner: You likely will need an attorney in the other state. Every state has its own rules on practice and procedure and...

How to file a complaint about slumlord coop owner

Dear Jamaica Tenant: So are you aa Rent Stabilized tenant or the apartment proprietary lessee? You do not have waterbugs. Those insects are...