How do I sue New York City?

Dear New York Plaintiff: Before a person may sue NYC for an injury a notice of claim is required within 90 days from the occurrence of the event...

In NYC, under the rent stabilization code, what is the proper order of the sublease process in terms of finding candidates?

Dear New York Tenant: If your landlord has written instructions, then you should obtain the instructions. Your landlord cannot impose greater...

Contract law......I am stumped.

Dear New York Condo Owner: Please do your self a favor and consult in person with an attorney specializing in personal injury. Your fall may...

Illegal apartments and utilities

Dear New York Tenant: You could look up the lawful use for the house at the NYC Department of Buildings...

Can a housing court judge's denial of an HP Harassment application be appealed?

Dear Rego Park Tenant: if you had the hearing on the Harassment proceeding, and the decision was against your claim, then you have the right to...

Is it legal for my tenant to have someone living in the apartment that is not on the lease?

Dear Rochester Home Owner: New York State law allows your tenant to have a roommate (and the dependents of the roommate) live with the tenant in...

What is a discontinuance, and can the plaintiff open this back up again in court?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: As long as the apartment is occupied and the rent is not paid, the landlord may commence a nonpayment summary proceeding...

The tenant has vacated the apartment and surrendered the keys can I sue the tenant.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The Housing Court should have issued a money judgment in your favor the the costs and disbursements incurred in the...

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What can I do about this mold problem?

Dear Bronx Tenant: If the tenancy is from month to month, it seems that your landlord's decision to terminate the tenancy is retaliation for...

Landlord refuses to give me a rent recipet.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If the apartment is not "legal" for a residence the landlord is not allowed to sue the tenant in Housing Court in case the...