Living somewhere 4 over 6 yrs in process of moving out. Still have keys & utility in my name @ resident how is that breaking in?

Dear Nassau Tenant: Likely entering with the keys was not a crime. Kicking in the bedroom door likely is a crime. Hire a criminal defense attorney,

Okay so I have been renting from the same person for almost 2 yrs when I 1st moved in I have 2 female pits a few months later

Dear Amsterdam tenant: I agree with the answer from the attorney who first responded to your question. Some additional information. If you have...

Landlord passed now what ?

Dear Staten Island Tenant: If the building has three or more apartments it is a "multiple dwelling." All multiple dwellings require registration...

Dear New York Tenant: If the super or spouse were tenants before becoming superintendent then after the end of employment the tenancy resumes....

Dear New York Tenant: You do not owe your friend a home at your expense. "Squatter's Rights" mean only that once thirty days have passed this...

How can i evict tenant (mom+college Son) as they pay late all the time and has a lease ending Dec2015? Is without lease easier?

Dear Flushing Landlord: If your friend served the rent demand by registered mail, that was a mistake. The service statute does not allow for...

Are we legally obligated to stay in an apartment that changed owners?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: The lease carries over to the new owner. If you want to be released from the lease inform the new owner. You may not get...

What can I do with a tenant that does not want to leave my basement apt

Dear South Ozone Park Home Owner: If there is no lease and especially if the basement apartment is not a legal residence you should seriously...

Holdover case tomorrow, need assistance

Dear Port Jefferson Tenant: Usually, a holdover commenced after a lease expiration offers the tenant little in a way of a defense to the case....

Return of original case files

Dear Albany Client: The "original" documents (meaning papers you handed over to the attorney) are yours. Your attorney may copy everything to...