Dear Far Rockaway: The claim is finally over when the discontinuance is made with prejudice; or is a second voluntary discontinuance. I gather...

Hello, I am in Bronx Ny. I have been living in an illegal basement apartment for just about 4 years. Can they just throw me out?

Dear Bronx Tenant: New York State law did not compel you to pay rent to the landlord who leased an illegal apartment. Your landlord has earned...

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How can I break my sublease with the best outcome?

Dear New York Tenant: If you are serious about "best outcome" let an attorney interview you for all important facts. Often, there is an error in...

If I moved out earlier should my monthly rent be prorated?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: New York law does not support prorating rent. If you and your roommate signed one lease as tenants with the landlord it is...

Not returning security deposit-apartment damage

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You are correct in believing the landlord will attach your security deposit in whole or in part to repair damage to the...

Tenant rights to stay in apartment

Dear Flushing Tenant: Did you expect a renewed lease? Is the tenancy rent stabilized? If not, does the lease require any specific method for the...

Breaking a sublease early, am I legally bound to pay the remainder of the rent?

Dear New York Tenant: I do not know what you mean by a "standard sublease agreement" since you cannot "sublease" one room in someone's...

Landlord tenant, security deposit, small claims

Dear Goldens Bridge Property Owner: The rental property, lease and security deposit are in New York. The security is independent from the rent...

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Breach of lease, late payments and additional ppl other than the two agreed upon are occupying the apartment. What are my rights

Dear Bronx Property Owner: Is the rent current? Paying late without forcing you to launch one nonpayment case after another just to collect rent...

Dear Rochester Home Owner: By "legally kick out", we believe you want to know if there is a special court proceeding for a home owner looking to...