Dear New York Tenant: New York State does not recognize the existence of a civil cause of action for harassment. Within the context of rent...

What to do after serving "NOTICE TO TENANTS BY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST"?

Dear New York Property Owner: I read the text of the notice you posted in a comment to another answer. You must state the exact date for the...

Any advice, cash the check or not? What do I say or do? to make sure the tenant understands

Dear New York Property Owner: If a landlord accepts rent after the lease ends and the tenant did not move out the taking of money creates a new...

Can I be evicted from my apartment or not be renewed for a new lease?

Dear Stuy Town Tenant: Obviously this is a problem since management sees a direct connection with the Airbnb ads and you and your apartment. You...

Landlord cashed money order but is threatening to evict for rent nonpayment

Dear Patchogue Tenant: You are correct to feel outraged if in fact you already traced the money order that you suspect is at issue and your...

Help is it possible for my land lord to increase the rent by 400 to 500 dollars more under rent stabilization law

Dear New York Tenant: Check your lease, and lease riders for reference to 421-a (http://www.nyshcr.org/Rent/FactSheets/orafac41.pdf) and...

Can I sue my management company and get rent back because of a neighbor's nuisance?

Dear New York Tenant: If your tenancy is protected by Rent Stabilization you may file for a rent reduction based on diminished services and also...

What is the best thing to do in this situation, and do we need more proof before we go to the authorities?

Dear New York Tenant: If you are correct, and the apartment is "illegal", if the illegal nature is not subject to correction, then cut your...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant's Grandson: Tenant attorneys generally prefer a client contemplating a surrender of tenancy rights consult her or his own...

What can I do if they tell me, that I have to move with in 25 days ?

Dear Brentwood Tenant: Well, nothing really. An oral demand to move in 25 days is not a legal form of notice to end a tenancy in New York. If...