Dear New York Tenant: The general rule in New York is that a written lease contains all the terms and conditions of the tenancy. Usually, a...

Dear Warrensburg Florida Tenant: If your home is located within a Manufactured Home Community, your tenancy rights and the landlord's leasing...

I am being evicted fim my apt after only two months

Dear Staten Island Tenant: I gather you do not have a lease. When did the home owner serve the tenancy termination notice? I will guess that the...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: A landlord may voluntarily discontinue if the landlord "serves" a notice of discontinuance upon the tenant and files the...

Can legal action be taken against a board member that was not paying rent?

Dear New York HDFC shareholder: Yes. Something may be done. Usually in Court. The concerned shareholders should consult an attorney.

Do I need an attorney?

Dear New York Tenant: Any New York City residential tenant may take a landlord to court if repairs in the apartment are needed and are not made....

Stipulation of discontinuance was filed with a court clerk . Is there a term for it to become affective?

Dear Hampton Litigant: Usually, the stipulation is a "contract" when signed by the parties, and if "so ordered" by the judge is also a court...

Can someone take me to small claims court over a Air B&B cancellation fee?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You likely will not know for certain the proof the renter will rely upon in suing for the return of the rent, but if your...

After months of being in court with the Landlord We all agree in me leaving in two months with the condition of paying the rent

Dear Bronx Tenant: I suggest you allow an attorney to review your Stipulation of Settlement. You may not have a reason for concern. If there is...

If you write a check to a business and there name is not listed as the payee can they still cash the check ?

Dear Bronx Tenant: You made this inquiry over the weekend and you received two...