Can I have a friend move into my rent controlled apartment with me?

Dear New York City Tenant: The New York State Law that allows a tenant to share the living space with an unrelated person, will allow you to...

I need help my landlord is taking me to court and taking me to court for rent owed and it is illegal apartment

Dear Bayport Tenant: You may consider alerting Town of Islip Code Enforcement. The TOI may issue violations for the illegal dwelling and make...

Is the character at fault in the book i'm writing?

Dear New York Author: No. This doe not make sense. In New York a person is not responsible for another person's dreams.

Is a Housing court Stip valid if Petitioner never had authoriy to enter into it nor initiate proceeding but mislead the court

Dear Long Island City Tenant: The stipulation is valid and binds the parties unless vacated by the court on a proper motion on notice or by a...

I was never given a stock certificate when I purchased my cooperative apartment. How can I obtain one now? Are they registered ?

Dear Flushing Coop Owner: How long ago did you buy the apartment? The lost stock certificate should have a number in the stock book of the...

Dear Brooklyn Coop Owner: The Right of Survivorship passes the entire interest to you when the co-owner passes away. You will need a lawyer able...

Dear New York Tenant: you have true leverage over the landlord and broker to compel them to show the apartment when you are home at an agreed...

I'm in New York, trying to rent an apartment. is it possible to sign the notary form without the notary public's presence?

Dear New York Tenant: if you turn in a document signed by you but not notarizerd, you will jeopardize your application for the lease. It is not...

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Dear New York Tenant: Generally, an outdoor terrace is treated as an amenity and not as habitable space. If your tenancy is Rent Stabilized you...

Dear New York Tenant: The prospective landlord believes an amateur may perform a professional worthy credit check. Those are the documents he...