Am I obligated to pick up rent money?

Dear Marcellus Property Owner: New York State law requires a landlord provide a written receipt for rent paid by cash, even if the tenant does...

Rented garage

Dear Uniondale Property Owner: If your "two month letter" is in the proper form for a tenancy termination of a month to month tenant, you may...

Illegal apartment, subletting

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You could be "kicked out" for a number of reasons; the most likely reason is the apartment is illegal to use a residence....

Dear New York Plaintiff: New York City has complex rules relating to law suits against mayoral agencies of the City of New York. You cannot...

Can my new landlord evict me from my rent stabilized apt over an agreement made w/ my prior landlord without a notice to cure?

Dear New York Tenant: You will have the right to defend your tenancy in Housing Court if the new landlord terminates your tenancy based on...

How long a NY landlord could not return deposit?

Dear Hartsdale Tenant: New York does not have a state-wide law relating to time to return a tenant security deposit, although some cities...

NYC Subletting Rent Stabilized Apartment

Dear New York Tenant: If you are rent stabilized your lease contains an illegal term. All tenants in New York are allowed one roommate and are...

Can a person who has a disability placard in the windshield park his vehicle for more than 3 months on the street.

Dear Brooklyn Neighbor: Direct your complaint to the city agency that issued the permit. There are strict rules. Many years ago friends,...

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My parents are requiring me to pay $200 a month to live in our house, can they legally kick me out if I do not pay?

Dear New York Tenant: If you are the customer for the utility account, the account is your responsibility. If you live in your parents' house...

My landlord sold the house I am renting he sent me a letter 3 times telling me to move out in 60 days

Dear Flushing Tenant: As title transferred already your old landlord has no legal relation to the house or to you. His notices are without legal...