Dear Troy Tenant: Your local fire code may prohibit smoking in a stairwell. Landlords may promulgate rules and regulations as additions to the...

Can prime tenant seek rent for illegal sublet Oral agreement , but sublet illegal

Dear Astoria Tenant: Yes. The prime tenant may make a demand to pay rent, and follow up with a nonpayment summary proceeding. You have a right...

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Is there a statute of limitations for a crime committed by a former landlord? Like not putting security deposits in escrow?

Dear Hyde Park Tenant: You and the other tenants may file a claim with the New York State Attorney General when your landlord does not return...

What else do you think I can do? Report it to a newspaper, or take it to a councilman? Is it even worth it once I move?

Dear Hyde Park Tenant: A couple of questions ago I suggested you see a local attorney at least for a consultation or try to secure an attorney...

If disability does not play a factor in proving hardship for extra time for an eviction on a month to month tenancy, what does?

Dear Hyde Park Tenant: I provided a link for the Tenant Guide for Holdover proceedings a couple of questions ago. There is no difference...

When a landlord wants a tenant out and doesn't need a reason, would disrepair of my apartment even matter in court?

Dear Hyde Park Tenant: Read the Tenant Guide for Holdover Proceedings. https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/pdfs/TenantsGuide_holdover.pdf Go...

IS this notice a quicker way to get us evicted, holdover tenant and & unlawful detainer? Does a court care about our harassment?

Dear Hyde Park Tenant: A month to month tenant is entitled to a one month notice that the landlord chose to end the tenancy. A notice given to...

Can I kick someone out who hasn't paid rent that was promised within the first month of renting?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Inform this person to vacate your home immediately. If you can write out a demand to vacate. Go to your local police...

What should I do in this case? Can someone help me to resolve this problem?

Dear Ridgewood Tenant: You may have a Rent Stabilized apartment since you live in a six apartment building. If so, you do not want to let your...

What steps can he possibly take at this time to try to secure his tenancy. He is not on the actual lease, only his father.

Dear Parent of a New York Tenant: Your son's entry into the apartment set off alarm bells that the real estate broker's plans to claim a...