What rights do I have? Does it make sense to hire an attorney?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: It is illegal to not offer a proper lease renewal to a Rent Stabilized tenant. It does not matter that this is a new...

Is a witness allowed to testify by phone in a housing court trial?

Dear Elmhurst Property Owner: That is not likely. The judge must observe the witness during testimony. The Court Clerk must administer an oath....

Does my landlord have to give me a letter for a 30 day notice or no?

Dear Lockport Tenant: Here is the problem. The statute dealing with the right of a landlord or a tenant to terminate a month to month tenancy...

Father died over 25yrs ago and an empty lot under his name was recently discovered. As one of 3 sons, what should b my 1st step?

Dear Bronx Property Owner: Hire an attorney. When a developer shows interest in your family's long lost land, everyone is likely to cash out...

Do I have to let my landlord fix our mold problem himself?

Dear New York Tenant: Provide written notice to the landlord in the manner required by the lease that you cannot become exposed to the spores...

Do I need a real estate Lawyer for an Apartment lease renewal ?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I depends when your 2014 lease expired. If the lease ended before October 1, 2014 the rent increase allowed by the Rent...

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I need help since I'm in pre-law. My prof. gave me this question, I've been researching but I cannot find an answer.Please help!

Dear Ellenville pre-Law student: This is cheating and is an impediment to receiving a passing grade in your class. If you could not find this...

I recently received a letter from a collection agency from an apartment lease from 2012, The claim my father owed 1 months rent

Dear Yonkers Tenant:: Do you know how much time was left on the lease when your father was moved out? Technically, any unpaid rent is subject to...

Is it illegal to enter in a community building without live in the building?

Dear New York Resident: Usually, wandering around within a building when you have no connection to the building or to any residents may be...

Can i have my roommate's boyfriend's unregistered van towed from my driveway? i have already given her 30 day notice in writing

Dear Jamaica Tenant: Why would you need to have the abandoned van towed? That is for the NYPD. Do you know how many tickets were issued? Your...

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