When my friend came out of the elevator, he accidentally ran into the mirror and broke it. Does he have to reimburse it?

Dear Flushing Tenant: I see you asked this question with three variations of the facts. In any case, whether you were the person who walked into...

Do I need to pay a landlord? Things happened in public place.

Dear Flushing Tenant: I see you asked this question with three variations of the facts. In any case, whether you were the person who walked into...

Notice to Cure: Last 2 mos rent free starting day upon served

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I'm not certain what you meant by Brooklyn Princess unless you referred to the online company that arranges for room...

Is it legal to change the monthly rental fee after signing a Rental Binder and getting approved, without/before signing a lease?

Dear New York First Time Renter: You have the right to cancel and a refund. That is in your written agreement. Is the apartment Rent...

Dear New York Best Buy Customer: You could look up this issue at Best Buy Forum. From your description of shopping patterns you appear to Best...

A few questions about cross claims

Dear Hempstead Defendant: I agree with the other two attorneys. You asked precise questions in a manner I never encountered whether in law...

My girlfriend likes to visit me at 3AM and my neighbor downstairs "has it out for me", so she reported me to management.

Dear Kingston Tenant: The landlord likely doesn't care about the neighbor's harsh surveillance of your home since you have a right to have your...

Can you sued someone for attacking you?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Sure. What are your damages? How much time and money do you have to pursue this? Do you have a NYPD report? Did the police...

How does the rule about party admissions work?

Dear New York Tenant: The certified document from DHCR is admissible if offered as evidence. The conclusion that the document contains an...

Can i charge rent for storage in my court yard when put there without my permission?

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: How would you change the legal rent after the lease and without any basis to do so. The lease likely prohibits the...