Who is obligated to pay the rent if I leave my lease

Dear Ithaca Tenant: Perhaps you heard only part of the lawyer's comment. In the real world if the other tenants pay the rent the landlord has no...

Do I need a lawyer

Dear Kenmore House Tenant: Your landlord claims you owe? What does your landlord claim you owe considering the fact that the half month and...

How long does usually last a trial for breaking a real estate contract?

Dear New York Purchaser: Did your attorney suggest you simply accept the return of your contract deposit? Did your attorney inform you the...

Dear New York Guarantor: Your agreement as a guarantor is with the landlord and so you only are a guarantor for the tenant's performance under...

Can i hold money in my bank for other people

Dear Property Manager: A business account, not a personal account. Do not be in a position of taking in foreign money and cleaning the deposit...

The landlord was short a few hours for a 24 hr. notice to enter. Can the landlord force his way in? Retaliate?

Dear New Hyde Park Tenant: If your landlord breaks into your home even with proper advance notice that is a trespass. So what will you do? Will...

Can I still be evicted?

Dear Albany Tenant: Yes you may be evicted if the landlord did not withdraw the warrant of eviction. Paying some but not all money owed without...

Can a landlord demand to see your renters insurance if they never asked you to get it?

Dear Newark Tenant: You meant you have a lease for a barn and have horses? If the lease does not require renter insurance then the decision to...

Does this even qualify for small claims court?

Dear New York Student: Read about the How To's of the NYC Small Claims Court. The claimant has the burden of proof on the claim so filing the...

PARKING SPACE!

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: Generally, an apartment lease for a Rent Stabilized apartment does not extend to any special right or privilege of...