How long does a Commercial Tenant have to move for a traverse hearing before he waives this right in the Supreme Court of NY

Dear New York Defendant: CPLR 3211 (e) acts to nullify the defense of lack of personal jurisdiction properly asserted in the answer when a...

I need some answers or advice on my rights as a tenant.

Dear Whitestone Tenant: Perhaps you are accurate with the observation the upstairs tenant is the parent of a child with special needs or other...

Can one party of a dual ownership house file an eviction with the courts?

Dear Freeport Tenant: Your tenant and landlord relation is with one of two equal property owners, but that does not create a legal relation with...

Dear New York Tenant: Technically, the landlord's wrongful act, in failing promptly to repair your unit's hot water heater, was a breach of the...

What are my rights if I'm staying in an apartment that's under my moms name and she's not in the state anymore?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: In many instances where a tenant leaves a family member in the apartment, the family member may have lawful rights to...

My landlord passed away and now the family wants to sell the house, can they do that?

Dear Port Jefferson Station Tenant: The family may sell the house when the Surrogates Court recognizes a personal representative of the Estate...

Do I have any rights to my apt?

Dear New York Condo Owner: Of course you have ownership rights. Your ownership is evidenced by the deed. But so does your ex. You and she had...

Which sister is legally permitted to collect rent from tenants?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The building owned in the personal name of the deceased owner passed over to an entity known in legal parlance as an...

To what extent can I renovate an apartment whose tenant has stayed passed their eviction date?

Dear Buffalo Property Owner: I am able to say you cannot do so with confidence. You cannot do any act, perform any work, do anything, that would...

Can I asign my lease?

Dear New York Tenant: I suggest you consult with an experienced tenant rights attorney. Your landlord may have already provided to you and your...