What are the regulatory differences between different types of commercial kitchens in Manhattan?

Dear New York Food Seller: NYC has several different forms of licenses and certification requirements for every manner of food preparation and...

Can I assign my lease in Upstate New York?

Dear Syracuse Tenant: New York State law gives tenants like you a right to assign the lease. The landlord has the right to turn down the offered...

How do I know if my landlord is using "shady" tactics to force me out of my apt?

Dear Bronx Tenant: You have the same rights as any other tenant in NYC and in New York State to live out the remainder of your lease without...

What are my options when dealing with a S.I. Landlord who purposely created a situation that voided our lease 3 months in?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: What should I say? You experienced a horrible event in your life and your son's life. You are at the point where what is...

Can you be served a 3 day notice or evicted for money owed if you are making payments

Dear Maybrook Tenant: New York State law does not make compliance with the statutory Warranty of Habitability a prerequisite to allowing a...

Process Server Took Picture of Wrong Person

Dear New York Innocent By Stander: No one will ever see that photo and connect the image to your name. But the real tenant will have a great...

Can I reopen an eviction judgment or have it cleared from my report and rental report?

Dear New York Tenant: I am sorry to learn about the ailment that afflicted you when you were caught up unable to pay rent and in NYC Housing...

Dear Brooklyn Shareholder: Some owners of unsold shares prefer the illusion of a cooperative conversion to profit in the subleasing of sponsor...

Can a landlord sublease rooms in the apartment building that they management?

Dear New. York Tenant: No. That is not legal. A landlord cannot rent out rooms contained within apartments. That violates NYC local law...

Lost rental income while waiting for a marshal?

Dear New York Property Owner: The controlling statute deals only with the rent and use and occupancy up to the time the warrant issues to the...