How can I break the lease and move out early when my landlord is hosting open houses to sell the apartment?

Dear New York Tenant: No. There is no specific law that allows you to break your lease. Your landlord's actions may violate your lease and the...

For the past year I've had a neighbor who lives below me in Flushing, NY. I snore.

Dear Flushing Shareholder: You live in a coop with an annoying neighbor who believes he lives in a coop with an annoying neighbor. He will never...

Can I start H/O Petition prior to Notice of Term exp date w/ just cause that tenant wont leave if court date is post exp date?

Dear New York Tenant: I read your comment to the first answer. The court (the judge) will not reject the answer served by the roommate. The...

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Security deposit

Dear New York Tenant: Your subtenant evaded the obligation to tender a check for a security deposit at the inception of the relation and there...

I have won my part of the judgement and the eviction against the current tenants,there was another tenant on the lease.

Dear Poughkeepsie Property Owner: Your former tenant may be beyond the reach of the legal system. Your summary proceeding should have made all...

I own a house and live right next door from neighbors who squat. The landlord DOES NOTHING. What can I do?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: You and your tenants are entitled to the legal peaceful enjoyment of your property. Your neighbor is committing a...

Water leaked from the upstairs apartment due to a busted pipe which damaged my mattress can I get the landlord to replace it?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You should try to make a claim on the landlord's insurance and if paid consider your self lucky. Most forms for...

What happen after the 30 day notice and tenant dont move out

Dear Mount Vernon Property Owner: In the event the tenant does not move out on expiration of the period provided in the tenancy termination...

Personal injury

Dear New York: The decedent's Estate owns any cause of action and since the wrongful death occurred within the last year next of kin should not...

Squatter rights in the state of NY

Dear New York Resident: Your described facts do not support your conclusion you have a claim for adverse possession. Some one owns the...