Dear Bronx Tenant: If you are a Rent Stabilized tenant you are empowered to keep your apartment and prevent the landlord's renovation. If you...

Should I seek triple/treble damages for non-return of rental deposit in court or settle for a verbal settlement + payment plan?

Dear Former New York Tenant: If your old landlord is sending the security deposit back to you in installments and the Attorney General has your...

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Who is the rightful landlord when Code Enforcement see's the mortgage holder/tax payer as the owner?

Dear Clifton Park Tenant: If you did not successfully defend the nonpayment case based on your claim the Petitioner is not a proper party (that...

Hi. Just moved into room in Brooklyn, NY-month to month(no lease). I'm paying $750/mo to a person who pays rent stabilized rent

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: As long as your roommate share and the other roommate's share of rent combined, is not more than a proportionate share of...

Can An apartment manage charge for new carpet that was damaged Pryor to me moving in 8 yrs ago.

Dear Sidney tenant: You have rights to challenge the collection efforts just as you did here. See:...

What should I do now that my work permit has expired and the person that I'm staying with wants me to leave by July ?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You are correct. The person providing a home to you and your child rent free is allowed by New York law to end your...

I need assistance with ECB violations.

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: The inspector from DOB or FDNY had to personally observe conditions in the building that were in violation of a...

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Can my landlord evict my family and I if she is collecting rent checks from the city?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your landlord receives direct vendor checks the landlord must inform the issuing office that you are late with your...

Trouble with landlord

Dear New York Tenant: All that New York law requires is a written thirty day notice.If you and the landlord did not sign a written agreement...

Is my landlord legally allowed to withhold my security deposit, anticipating a fine from the co-op board & management company?

Dear Flushing Tenant: In the circumstances you described you are entitled to the return of the full security deposit.