Good afternoon I'm faces eviction due to a holdover. I went to court Monday, and they stated that I have until Jan 31, to leave

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Who told you that you had to move out by the end of the month? Did you have a trial? Did you settle and agree to leave. If...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The amendment to the New York State Real Actions and Proceedings Law (at Article 7, Section 745 [Trial]) allowing for the...

Going through seperation from my husband. He is not on the lease. Won't move out because claims squatters rights. Is he right?

Dear Middle Island Tenant: So? All squatters' rights mean is that even a squatter cannot be evicted without a court proceeding. A squatter and...

How much is the fine for a "Being in the park after dusk" pink summons in nyc?

Dear Bronx caught in a closed park: So believe it or not you may face a misdemeanor charge. All NYC parks close at the same time unless other...

"Can we enforce a signed contract for a roommate?"

Dear New York Tenant: You could try. In my opinion it is not likely that a court (even Small Claims) would care to determine damages for a...

Lightning hit branch took out transformer and damaged all my appliances

Dear Fulton New York Home Owner: Read this article: http://www.insure.com/home-insurance/exclusions.html Review your Home Owner...

I live in a house that my parents own and I've let a friend live there rent do I need a eviction notice to kick out

Dear Rochester Tenant: Unless you are able to prove your relation to the house is that of a tenant to the owners (your parents) you do not have...

Dear Jamaica Tenant: Housing Court does not gain jurisdiction over John and Jane Doe since the landlord did not serve them with the Notice of...

Are we able to sue for rent 'paid' to a landlord for violating a legal 2 family dwelling? Landlord legally evicted tenants....

Dear Jamaica Tenant: So far, New York courts have refused to create a cause of action for a tenant to claw back rent paid in an illegal...

Under what circumstance can a landlord bring a nuisance eviction case a tenant?

Dear Bronx Tenant: There is no safe method to make groundless and unsubstantiated complaints. There is no safety zone making written but not...