What are my options in this situation?

Dear Albany Tenant: There is no law to protect you from crazy people living below you in the same building. Most apartment leases require a...

Can I sue my roommate if he decided to not pay for utilities?

Dear Albany Tenant: You have a claim for money in a lawsuit only if you were damaged (that is made to pay more than your share) by the roommate...

What the law in NY to access rooftops?

Dear New York Tenant: Generally, tenants have no special right to go on to the roof.

rented a stabilized apt in queens former tenant move out, but I was offered renewal lease with small increase is lease proper..

Dear LIC Tenant: Did you first move into the apartment after the former tenant vacated or did you live in the apartment with the former tenant?...

Question about initiating a small claim case in New York. This person already have collection agencies after them.

Dear New York Plaintiff: If the person you intend to sue is not a NYC resident or is not employed or does not have a business in NYC ("moved out...

How can I fight my landlord who is threatening eviction ?

Dear Middletown Tenant: Your landlord while still the owner of the property is entitled to rent. You could take your chance that a new owner...

Dear New York Tenant: If you are a month to month tenant you have lived your tenancy out on a limb that the landlord may choose to cut off at...

Can my brother's girlfriend claim tenant status? If so, can I charge her for back rent?.

Dear Mt. Vernon Property Owner: You will need an attorney. Do not convert your brother's "roommate" into a tenant by demanding rent. As soon as...

How does a pro se person withdraw a motion in NY civil court?

Dear New York Litigant: You may withdraw the motion by stipulation and file the stipulation with proof of service on or before the return date...

Can I get an order of protection against a landlord?

Dear New York Tenant: The NYC Housing Court provides tenants like you caught in a situation where the police will not arrest and there is no...