Discrimination Case against my Landlord.

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord gained entry to the back yard without going through your apartment. Ask your attorney if lying to you about...

Do the main floor tenants need to be advised if a lead paint test was done on the upstairs apartment?

Dear West Hempstead Tenant: You have an interest in knowing if the landlord plans to abate lead paint.

What can I do? What are my rights?

Dear New York Tenant: The "law" places the burden of subletting legally on the tenant and the subtenant. The controlling statute require advance...

Do I have any legal standing to take the landlord for my rent and personal property?

Dear Niagara Falls Tenant: Your local Legal Aid office is at 755 Third Street, The local court is the Niagara Falls City Court. Check out:...

How did the court even have jurisdiction anymore? Party not served, past SOL? Is that fraud upon the court?

Dear Albany Friend: If your disabled friend has an attorney how are you helping out? New York State does not allow for practicing law without a...

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Can I bring him up on harassment charges? What can I do?

Dear Bronx Tenant: What did you do in Housing Court in February? A NYC landlord cannot start a nonpayment proceeding without first making a...

Is an occupant of a subsidized housing allowed to bring a girl-friend into his apartment?

Dear New York Tenant: I am uncertain why you used the word "occupant" in your question. Usually, an "occupant" is a person who is not a tenant...

I want to know my legal options. What can i sue for? And the pricing for attorney and lawsuit

Dear New York City Homeowner: Your remedies are limited since you chose to take the risk inherent in hiring a contractor without a license....

Need Lawyer with Expert Knowledge of 421-A Tax Abated Buildings, 2.2% Increases/DHCR Rent Increases.

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Most if not all your questions are addressed at: http://www.nycrgb.org/html/resources/faq/421a-J51.html Go...

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How should I negotiate my position if a landlord is trying to raise rents on an illegal building?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant and Two Others: I am fairly certain that an attorney may risk an ethical violation providing information that is not...