In New York State Supreme Civil Court, When Must a Demand for jury trial be made.

Dear New York Litigant: A jury demand may be made at the time of the note of issue. If not made in the note of issue any party may make a jury...

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Are mobile home park tenet's rights the same as apartment tenet's rights?

Dear New York MHP Tenant: No. New York State crafted a special set of tenant rights for Manufactured Home Park tenants, that in some part, are...

Will I lose deposits if never received back the countersigned lease? Did mgmt offend law by not returning countersigned lease?

Dear New York Tenant: If you signed a Renewal (offer) Lease and your tenancy is Rent Stabilized, your tenancy is intact, but the landlord owes...

My husband moved out and sent the landlord notice he moved. However. his name is still on the lease. He's refusing to pay his

Dear Pleasantville Tenant: Hopefully you have a lawyer on board as your husband's present course of behavior will eventually set up a rent...

Im the person which names is under the lease and my roommate doesn't want to leave, I have submitted him

Dear New York Tenant: Consider yourself lucky if your unwanted roommate moves out without forcing you to bring an eviction proceeding. You...

Upon moving in, a wall was put in, to split the 1br apartment creating a 2br dwelling. Can I use this to get out of my lease?

Dear New York Tenant: If the landlord made the wall, the NYC DOB may issue a violation if you call 311 for an inspection. If you and your...

I live in an apartment where utilities are included in hoosick falls ny and my landlord turned off the heat is this legal

Dear Hoosick Falls Tenant: No. it is not legal. Turning off heat is a full breach of the statutory Warranty of Habitability and may be a...

Dear East Greenbush Tenant: New York State law automatically creates a month to month tenancy when the tenant remains (holds over) after the end...

Can my landlord turn off the water supply in the apartment?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: No. Turning off the water is the same as an illegal eviction. You may consider going back to Housing Court in either the...

Water company turned my water off without any notice. I paid $156 that I owed. They want me to pay $75 reconnection fee.

Dear Rockville Centre Home Owner: I would suggest you pay the $75 and follow up with the dispute process through the company and supervisors...