What do i do when i m being harassed by the people down stars and my land lord wont help?

Dear Rochester Tenant: You seem to live in close proximity to a criminally inclined neighbor. If you can do so, see an attorney to notify the...

Is it legal for a NYC landlord to require full rent and security before executing an apartment lease?

Dear New York City Tenant: Something is missing from your post. A landlord does not "sublease." A rental agreement with a landlord is a "lease"...

Landlord promises a specific repair to a rent stabilized apartment, then does far less than what was promised. Any recourse?

Dear New York tenant: If the "repaired" floor does not meet the minimum standards for the apartment as provided in the NYC Housing Maintenance...

Can a landlord evict me with two signed contracts expiring 2015, wanting premises back, or a new contract using 2015 as a typo.

Dear Niagara Falls Tenant: If the housing you had is provided as an incident to employment, the landlord may end the right to the housing by...

Rent Increase 3 times for upcoming 3 months including lease renewal 01/01/15

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. This is legal and allowed by law as long as your initial lease contained a provision that would allow for an...

100 in my apartment having throat and sinus issues because of it. Do I have any legal options to motivate my landlord?

Dear Albany Tenant: Your landlord caused a breach of the lease by allowing the other tenant to raise the heat and cook you in your apartment....

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DHCR rent history question

Dear New York Tenant: Mr. Atchley is correct. The annual registration is for leases in effect on April 1 of the current rent registration...

Do I need to sue in Small Claims Court or can I sue in New York Supreme Civil?

Dear New York Plaintiff: Small Claims Court is a swifter and less expensive route to converting your complaint that someone owed you $4000 than...

How can I turn around this eviction?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Hindsight may make any lawyer appear as powerful as a prophet. Looking at your dilemma now you may have done better by...

Rent overcharge question

Dear New York Tenant: How much is the overcharge? How many months of current rent would balance the books between you and the landlord? Did...