I would like my roommate who isn't on the lease to leave. Is this illegal?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your situation in not "illegal" Roommate eviction cases are so common, the Housing Court published an online guide and do...

Should owner of dog reimbursement for vet bill

Dear Brooklyn Cousin: I gather the dog's owner already turned down your request for reimbursement for the expenses you incurred due to the...

Is a landlord under obligation or duty to mitigate potential damages or losses to co-tenants who are having a falling out?

Dear Ossining Property Owner: A landlord has power to end a month to month tenancy at any time and does not require a reason to support the...

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Rent payment from company

Dear New York Property Owner: Your statement suggests you do not have a written lease and so, your remedy is termination of the month to month...

When is one month's written notice to terminate considered "given" if only mailed?

Dear Cortlandt Manor Tenant: Unlike the NYC termination notice where the manner of service is dictated by the statute, the New York State...

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Rent stabilized vs deregulated apartments

Dear New York Tenant: There is abundant literature available in print and online about rent regulation and the enhanced tenancy rights derived...

What to do when landlord of deceased mother is trying to start putting her stuff on the curb?

Dear Massapequa Family Member: Someone in the family needs appointment as the temporary administrator of the estate in order to gain a court...

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. An Illusory tenancy is among the defenses to plead in a verified answer to the landlord's petition. You should...

Can a landlord commence a nonpayment lawsuit while it's not registered with HPD?

Dear Flushing Landlord: If compliance means currently registered, the Housing Court allows landlords to get away with filing petitions falsely...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your landlord has the right to immediate access in the case of inspection for a water leak. As a courtesy the landlord may...