In New York can a rent demand in a petition and notice of petition In a non payment proceeding include attorney's fees?

Dear New York Tenant: A rent demand with a non-rent charge is not proper. It is a deceptive business practice.See: Bryant v. Casco Bay Realty....

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My landlord alleges she did not receive the money order for May's rent. . Now she is refusing to accept Jun,Jul rent.

Dear Flushing Tenant: If you have a lease, the landlord must make a rent demand before starting a nonpayment case. When a landlord makes a...

I AM BEING TOLD TO MOVE OUT AS A SINGLE MOM WITH THREE CHILDREN. PAY RENT IN CASH AND LANDLORD REFUSES TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS. HELP

Dear Ridgewood Tenant: If your landlord only "told" you to move in two months and if you have no lease, the landlord has not started the process...

A tenant I inherited from the previous owner lie about having a long lease

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Let your attorney handle the legal process. Your lawyer could smoke out the claimed seven year lease using a...

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Can I (prime tenant) collect a subtenant's unpaid rent in a small claims court rather than housing court?

Dear New York Tenant: You have a right to inotiate s Small Claims Court complaint for unpaid rent. The court performs the act of service of the...

Dear New York Tenant: If the subtenant obtained a Rent History from DHCR, your tenancy and apartment are Rent Stabilized. Rent Stabilization...

Eviction in divorce

Dear Floral Park Tenant: If you are engaged in a matrimonial proceeding, your lawyer should inform the judge, that your wife will not be able to...

TENANCY QUERY NEW YORK LAND LAW

Dear New York Subtenant: OK. So you will move out at the end of the month without ever risking a security deposit. If you did no damage to the...

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Would i be able to get my security deposit back?

Dear Bronx Tenant: You risk a charge for cleaning the apartment. Do not mail the keys. Bring in person to your management office, Make an...

Do I need to show up in housing court if landlord fails to serve me 30-day notice?

Dear New York Tenant: Sure you need to go to court and defend the lawsuit. How would the court know you were not served a termination notice if...