I lied on a home modification loan and I think Im being reported. Should I get an attorney?

Dear New York Home Owner: I suggest you request AVVO remove this question. If law enforcement was on the way and did not know that you intended...

My neighbor making a scary sound like chair throwing on the wall, usually when i want to fall into sleep and it jumps me up

Dear New York Tenant: While it is possible your neighbor is actually able to determine the moment you are almost falling asleep and bang the...

Question about trial scheduling in NYC Housing Court

Dear New York Property Owner: I can't say you are right about your understanding, but no case goes to trial on the first calendar day. Let's...

Questions about tenant responsibility and what they owe.

Dear Patchogue Home Owner: I posted an answer to one of your two earlier questions today. You must properly terminate your sister's month to...

My last question I was unable to add information so, asking again, This question is about what a tenant owes.

Dear Patchogue Home Owner: Your right as a landlord to bring an eviction proceeding after proper termination of the month to month tenancy is...

If I ask my landlord to make necessary repairs to my apartment can he raised my rent?

Dear West Babylon Tenant: If you have a lease the landlord is blocked from requesting a new rent until you are offered a new lease. Of course,...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you have a lease the rent cannot change during the term of the lease. Your landlord must know that is so since renting...

Does my landlord have to provide appropriate fire exits for a class A building?

Dear New York Tenant: The fact your apartment did not have combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you moved in "hints" your apartment...

Can I be evicted even if I pay rent and do not occupy the apartment more than 3mos? what defines a primary residence in nyc?

Dear New York City Tenant: If you are a Rent Stabilized tenant you committed the cardinal sin by not using the apartment as your primary...

Can I break my residential lease 3days after signing a lease

Dear Oneonta Tenant: New York State law does not provide an escape from a lease as of right. If the landlord gave you a copy of the signed lease...