Defendant doesn't show in court, her boyfriend does. No default Judgment,Judge gave him LEGAL AID, would this be for her also?

Dear Middle Island Property Owner: An attorney will appear for a client in a Housing Court proceeding in order to let the client go about her...

First Right of Refusal and Condo

Dear New York Condo Owner: Your attorney may be more familiar with your condominium than an attorney answering on AVVO. Since you seem certain...

Can I sue my landlord for rent that I have paid if hey has been harrassing me to pay my rent before the fist of the month.

Dear New York Tenant: I note you already have an attorney familiar with the lease. Illegal entry into the apartment and taking your win is a...

I let a distant cousin move in years ago. had a verbal agreement for rent which she stopped paying years ago. I am selling home

Dear Yonkers Home Owner: Giving too much notice in advance to quit occupancy of the home is the same as no notice at all. You are only commanded...

Relative refuses to move out. Selling the house

Dear Yonkers Home Owner: Relative or not, a tenant with no lease has only the good will of the landlord to remain in possession whether paying...

Dear Wellsville Tenant: No one may enter your "room" for any reason except for an emergency without advance notice to you. Your landlord may...

What is considered a legal eviction notice

Dear Wellsville Tenant: In New York State, only the Landlord or Owner may maintain a summary proceeding ( a special proceeding for possession)...

What if Tenant Refuses to Collect 30-day Notice sent by Certified Mail

Dear Hicksville Home Owner: Your right to elect to end the monthly tenancy arose on the day you took title. On that day you could serve the One...

Do I have to pay an unexplained "past due" charge on my rent invoice? What might the charge be for?

Dear New York Tenant: There is no way to "guess" the reason for the mystery charge on your account. Rent Stabilized tenants sometime do...

Dear New York Tenant: Are you sure the lease does not have a "pet clause"? If the lease does not bar pets (dogs) and the house rules do not set...