How can I structure my will so that my legal wife's interests do not trump the interests of the woman I now live with?

Dear New York Spouse: You may try to disinherit your surviving spouse in favor of your current partner, but New York law will make that very...

Dear New York City Tenant: The late inclusion of a rider to the lease renewal that the building real property taxes are subject to the 421-a...

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As one of the two tenants on my rent stabilized lease, am I entitled to a rent stabilized renewal even when other leaves?

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. The departing tenant may inform the landlord and you by written communication that she is departing the apartment and...

Tried to help tenants moved but now scared I will get burned

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: If you wrote this agreement and you and the tenant signed the papers, you likely inadvertently made a six month...

What can I do with a former landlord.

Dear Ridge Tenant: You should see a local lawyer who may send a cease and desist letter to your former landlord who seems bent on a course to...

If a woman divorces her husband can she take him off the family composition in a NYCHA apartment?

Dear New York Tenant: Only the property manager may modify the lease and lawful household composition. This matter should have been addressed in...

Lease renew negotiations and checks after lease ends

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: If you are negotiating a new lease or an extension of an expiring lease and you have in hand checks for future...

Is it illegal to sublet my NYC apartment to my friend for 3 months?

Dear New York Tenant: If your lease is one of many popular leaeses used in NYC.your three month paying guest is not likely permitted. Go look at...

Is this a retaliatory non-renewal of my lease?

Dear Kingston Tenant: I read the question a few times to form my opinion. I see the decision to not offer a lease renewal as falling outside the...

Is an emotional support animal considered a pet?

Dear New York Shareholder: You did not consider discussing with your attorney protecting your animal companion from an exclusion in a "no pet...