Can i sue my landlord for grief, and my security deposit?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your difficult landlord knew something about New York law you did not know. That is verbal promises relating to leases...

Whether under RPAPL § 711 squatters can be remove from premises by police officers on the spot.

Dear Troy Property Owner: If the tenant allowed this person into the apartment by operation of law the person is not a squatter. Usually, when a...

Dear Troy Owner: The bill you referenced is not law. The underlying concept is a mistake. RPAPL 711 relates to grounds for a summary proceeding...

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. What are my rights as a tenant after a property has sold?

Dear Homer Tenant: Well that is obviously wrong. A lease does not end when a property gets a new owner. Even were that so, no tenant may be...

Would Quitclaim Deed work here?

Dear Tonawanda Family Member: You should all visit a local attorney and bring the BK discharge a copy of the current dead tax statements and...

Can i recoup expenses after a fire beyond insurance coverage?

Dear New York Tenant: You may have a claim against the landlord for the loss not covered by insurance if the landlord is blamed for the cause of...

Neighbors downstairs of the 3 family home I rent the upstairs are hoarders and create a rodent problem. What to do?

Dear New York Tenant: If you have a lease and do not fear reprisal from the landlord with the problem family member you may lodge a complaint of...

Tenant - Landlord dispute Gave 30 day notice & tenants believe they don't have to pay because notice was written on 8th of month

Dear Babylon Home Owner: If you gave a "thirty day" notice, you may not have provided proper notice. A One Month notice is required in New York...

Does a lease terminate when one of three tenants moves out?

Dear Oneonta Property Owner: When the two remaining tenants became month to month, their tenancy continued on the same terms and conditions as...

If a tenant leaves personal property in an apartment beyond their termination date, do they owe another month's rent?

Dear Oneonta Home Owner: Rent for the full month was due on the first day of the next rent period (the first day of the month after the...