How long can I stay in the property I am renting when it's been sold?

Dear Bethpage Tenant: Even a landlord intending to get out of the business of renting a home cannot just walk away from the existing tenancy,...

1) Is a business like this supposed to be licensed? 2) Assuming they pay taxes, can I find out where they bank? 3) Suggestions?

Dear Little Neck Judgment Creditor: Based on your description of the nature of the business, the fact that you have no indication this business...

Dear NYC Driver: I gather you visited a friend or relative residing in one of few privately accessed gated (with gate house access) communities...

What can I do to prevent gas shut off ?

Dear Cambria Heights Occupant: You will face the question why you did not take steps during this period to help the home owner (your mother) pay...

Dear New York Roommate: Technically, the real administrator of the Estate may end your right to occupy the condo with a ten-day notice to quit...

ARE COMMERCIAL/PROFESSIONALOFFICE BUILDING LANDLORDS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN THEIR BATHROOMS IN NYC?

Dear NYC Out Patient: I am not researching all the statutory and regulatory requirements for a legal health care (therapy) facility in NYC, but...

Is there a law restricting how many people can live in an apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Your tenants likely are not violating the NYC Administrative Code relating to the number of persons who may live...

How can I avoid the payments in a rental contract if I find a less expensive rent?

Dear Clifton Park Tenant: You avoid liability or risk that you owe the landlord the entire balance of the lease by buying your way out with the...

What are my rights in regards to telling my live in girlfriend to leave

Dear Brooklyn Resident: So you did not describe your relation to your senior citizen uncle's house as a tenant of your uncle. Do you pay rent?...

What will happen if I don't pay a stipulation of settlement for rental arrears, but am willing to surrender my apartment?

Dear New York Tenant: Your Stipulation may already provide for an entered money judgment and an issued eviction warrant, so a default in paying...