I am leaving in an illegal basemant with the boiler no rent receipt now the landlord want me out and he gave me a 30 eviction.

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord is allowed to use the Housing Court to secure an order to evict you from the illegal basement apartment. You...

What what is the law concerning rental houses

Dear Franklin Tenant: Your landlord is obliged to replace the carpeting if walking across the floor is hazardous and dangerous, just as a...

Dear Forest Hills Tenant: A toilet seat is a part of the toilet, just as a flapper is part of a toilet. The maintenance office must have a...

Dumping over a neighbors yard?

Dear Douglaston Home Owner: I do not believe you need a lawyer to suggest that you should not go out of your way to behave badly. This is not...

Can I extend my home and block my neighbors water views in the NYC area?

Dear Douglaston Home Owner: Please consult with an architect. Local zoning rules applicable to your single family lot may preclude building back...

Homeless person tries to kill me and now I'm paralyzed

Dear New York Resident: I am truly sorry about the extreme alteration to your life that you suffer from your debilitating injury when the...

How can I get free legal advice?

Dear Mohegan Lake Property Owner: You should review your landlord liability policy and discuss with your insurance agent. Your tenant's threat...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Did you check this story out at the DOB (nyc gov dob)? Look up your building address and open up the tabs for complaints...

What rights do I have if I don't have my name on the lease of the apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Generally, only the person named as the tenant has the apartment as a residence along with immediate family members and a...

Eviction with no contract

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: In Brooklyn, a landlord cannot terminate a month to month tenancy by voice. Look up NYC tenancy termination month to...