Is there a legal limit for how long a lawyer can keep the deposit without delivering the contract? How to speed the process?

Dear New York Seller: Since you have counsel you should surely ask your attorney. Just because the purchaser's check cleared the attorney's...

Is there a New York law that turns my apartment into an illegal hotel?

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. Short term rentals are illegal. In nearly every instance also a lease violation. If the apartment is rent regulated...

Can I inspect tenant's apartment with permission?

Dear New York Landlord: If you have this much trouble figuring out how your lease allows you the right of access for inspection and repair and...

Dear New York Tenant: How do you pay your rent? Look up your building address at nyc gov hpd (Hpdonline) or at nyc gov dof (Department of Finance).

If someone is suing me in a small claims court what kind of Lawyer do I need to hire?

Dear Central Islip Driver: Your estimate of the damage is more likely correct unless you and your old friend filed an accident report with the...

How do i remremove somesomeone from my home

Dear Hempstead Home Owner: If your roomer does not have a lease, then you remove the unwanted granddaughter by removing the roomer. If there is...

Dear New York Tenant: A lease with a so-called "attorney fees" clause does not entitle the landlord to the legal fees unless a court determines...

Hi! My lease says I can only get my deposit back if I found a replacement after I moved out. Is this legal?

Dear New York Tenant: That clause is not normal and likely not legal. Most forms of standard lease do not use the term "resident" to refer to a...

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A frozen pipe burst in my apartment building and I've had no hot water for over 15 days. What's my recourse here?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you have not done so already make sure to send a written notice to the landlord in the manner required by the lease. Be...

Dear New York Tenant: Some information in the question may not be accurate. An NYC Marshal only serves a 72 hour notice of eviction, not a...