In non payment proceeding respondent file answer via hc, petitioner said they do motion to strike it an traverse no motion yet,

Dear NYC Subtenant: If the landlord (that is your landlord; but the tenant you sublet a month to month subtenancy from) cannot pull it together...

Dear Flushing Coop Owner: I offer the suggestion you begin with the attorney who represented you on your purchase contract. If the leaks were...

Dear New York Tenant: The liquidated damage clause (capping the landlord's entitlement to not more than two months rent in event of a breach by...

Would I be entitled to my moving expenses being paid?

Dear New York Tenant: You have nothing to lose if you sue in Small Claims Court other than the cost for starting the lawsuit and your time. It...

How do I know if the summons I received is from Small Claims?

Dear California NYC Property Owner: No. The Small Claims Court lawsuit would indicate the name of the court as Small Claims Court and would...

Is there ever backing out of a lease just signed?

Dear New York Tenant: Let your broker know right swsy. You do not have a fully executed lease if the landlord did not sign and give a full copy...

Can this be considered "Landlord/Tenant" harassment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Yes. This is a typical tactic to foment a real case from nothing. Everyone seems to know this is so (read the piece in...

Getting a former spouse out my home.

Dear New York Tenant: If your tenancy is Rent Stabilized your spouse may have tenancy rights independent of your own to demand a lease renewal...

Im sorry i forgot to mention i rented the place month to month ,so if they move in 15 and they want to pay evry 15 th

Dear New York Property Owner: You should control the month to month tenancy in the same manner as you would had you protected your own interest...

Is This a Felony?

Dear New Jersey Condo Owner: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New York. I do not practice law in New Jersey. The...