We seem to have been duped into paying way above the market rate on our rental agreement. Is there anything we can do?

Dear New York Tenant: So you have experienced the worst side of the free market rental business in NYC. When a tenant deals with a landlord and...

1) What is the landlord's responsibility (if any) to inspect the joists? 2) If he is not obligated, should I contact the state

Dear New York Tenant: I would suspect a "no mold" result with a recurring leak in the same location. You may be correct that the constant...

Dear New York Tenant: Read this article on stale rent or laches...

Is it legal to have an arbitrator completely dismiss the laws on tenant rights?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: Although New York State law is peculiar in many respects when dealing with the law of landlord and tenant, the rest of the...

Dear New York Petitioner: Personal in hand delivery to HPD at 100 Gold Street and upon HPD at NYC Law Department at 100 Church Street. The...

Where can I find a good Collection Attorney who works for the Debt Collectors?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: You have placed your cart in front of your horse. You do not have a collection matter. Any civil litigation...

Criminal question?

Dear New York Resident: I have a suggestion for you since all the answering attorneys did not know the incarcerated person was convicted at age...

The lease feb 29. I owe them nothing, paid in full/checks cashed for both months;Do I have to get out by the 29?Is this legal?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: Your information that you are a tenant without a lease suggests your tenancy is a the month to month tenancy. That means...

Dear New York Coop Owner: The primary focus must be on the health and safety of your elderly neighbor who clearly cannot handle the chores of...

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After 30 yrs not together are we still married?

Dear Brooklyn Resident: I changed the category of your question from Unknown to Divorce and Separation, so that you may receive an answer from a...