Late rent checks help needed in a holdover eviction?

Dear Flushing Landlord: There is real risk in accepting rent from a tenant in a holdover situation especially if the landlord accepts the rent...

I had locks changed at my home one of the locks the back turnkey is not straight up & down. I want the lock replaced.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Even with the landlord's permission to change the owner's original door lock, the owner cannot be responsible for the...

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Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your intention is to move out, and not commit to a renewal lease, and your co-tenant is willing to continue the tenancy...

Re-submitting a denied motion to dismiss at Supreme Court

Dear New York Defendant: Hopefully, the court allowed an oral reply during argument, and did not indicate the failure to attach the pleading as...

Prevailing Party in Nonpayment Case

Dear New York Tenant: The notion "prevailing party" in the Housing Court context, relates to the right to secure a court order directing the...

Can a landlord serve you another 30 day notice if the first case has not been dismissed yet?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: If the rent due date is the 16th day of the month then the last day of any monthly term is the 15th day in the following...

Where is it legal in New York City to have a memorial service for someone where food can be served?

Dear New York: Any restaurant with a private dining room. A community room in a local church or synagogue. The funeral home director likely has...

How can i fix this problem concerning hot water

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: I doubt your attorney would recommend you engage in self-help. You likely have a remedy within the lease. Since you...

Dear New York Litigant: There is no point to making the motion because the court did not order discovery. Go ahead and request a Preliminary...

I have lots of problems with my neighbors. They are extremely noisy, criminal and harassing. Suffolk County Police do nothing

Dear North Babylon Coop Owner: No one will buy your apartment as long as a gang of criminals stay in charge and have the protection of the local...