Dear New York Tenant: The concern for a Rent Stabilized tenant is the income earned from the use of a room for paying guests. Long before...

Can we dosmall claims to get security back since we have no binding lease with new homeowner? or did that transfer with sale?

Dear Albany Tenant: Small Claims Court is the proper forum for suing for money claims for a security deposit. You take a risk the owner will sue...

Is there any legal action to take when a convenience store (Rite Aid) manager discriminates (my opinion) against disabled?

Dear NYC Resident: In New York City you may file a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights. http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/home/home.shtml

WHEN THE COURT RULES AGAINST THE TENANT,wILL THEIR BE A WAY OF CHECKING ONLINE THE EXACT DATE THE SHERIFFS WILL COME AND EVICT M

Dear Speonk Tenant: When the court enters a final judgment for possession against you for unpaid rent you still have time to pay the judgment...

My sublandlord ransacked my apartment and stole my belongings under supervision of building management!What recourse do I have?

Dear New York Tenant: Did the landlord, building management (actual individual), superintendent, have personal knowledge and ability to...

Is there any other recourse we have besides giving up our dog?

Dear Queens Coop Shareholder: Yes. You could force the cooperative to litigate the nuisance claim in Housing Court. You could hire an attorney...

Is a tenant agreeing to vacate after the lease term as part of a stipulation binding?

Dear Bronx Property Owner: What is the point in your negotiation? As landlord, you already hold all the cards. If the extant lease contains...

What are my rights? how long does the contactor have before starting the work? nyc

Dear New York Home Owner: If you have a contract with a Home Improvement contractor the contractor has a license from the NYC Department of...

Is there anything we can do to get money back on our retainer?

Dear Massapequa Plaintiff: Did your attorney offer an explanation for keeping the balance of the retainer on Case 2?. Generally, the attorney...

What should I do

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: Why not describe the nature of the lawsuit and who "these people" are?