Tenant nonpayment eviction dismissal options in a 3 residence class A MDL mostly operating as illegal hotel via airbnb by owner

Dear New York Tenant: Why not allow an attorney to look over your court papers and evidence? If you have your own attorney likely you could...

When is it acceptable to withhold rent from a landlord?

Dear Brooklyn Friend of a Tenant: Does the tenant have copies of the written complaints? Did the tenant call 311 for an inspection. Is the...

I got sued ? What do I do

Dear Brooklyn Litigant: You have a right to appeal if you serve the Notice of Appeal in the narrow time period after notice of entry of the...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You and your neighbor could both try on your own to convince the landlord that the leak did not originate within your...

Can I increase rent due to major improvement needed due to tenant use?

Dear Monroe Landlord: Your issue is a belief your septic system is not adequate for a four person household in a single family house. I doubt...

There is led paint, faulty wiring , and possible absetos in the decaying walls, how can I file q civil claim against homeowner?

Dear Rochester Tenant: How long have you lived with these defective conditions and do you have a lease? Before you sue consider the legal right...

How much can management companies raise rent?

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. There are laws and likely you have seen much news coverage about the state legislature extending those law. But the...

If there are 2 landlords and they are divorced, can one evict me without the other permission or agreeing?

Dear Ballston Spa Tenant: Your more reasonable landlord could give you a win by entering into a written lease (even for two months) and so give...

What are our options

Dear Tupper Lake Tenant: If you were "legally" evicted you went through a complex court proceeding. That clearly did not occur. No legal...

Dear Middletown Resident: Is your medicine also known by the name Zyprexa? If so, numerous class action lawsuits were brought against the...