Can a rent stabilized tenant in nyc be evicted if their apartment becomes infested with bedbugs a second time.

Dear Jamaica Tenant: The super's "veiled" threats mean nothing at all. A Rent Stabilized tenant should be concerned if the landlord elects to...

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HOW LONG I HAVE TO WAIT FOR PAYMENT FROM A TENANT THAT CLAIMS HE IS IN A HOSPITAL ?

Dear New York Landlord: You already waited three months without taking a New York landlord's first step to moving a tenant along to pay the rent...

Owner sells home 2x; 1st Buyer move in didn't timely register. 1.5 yrs later old owner sold 2d time. 2d buyer files eviction.

Dear Bronx Friend of Jane: Jane's deed is likely not recorded, and the real estate transaction between John and Jane was made totally off the...

Can I sue under NY ADC Law § 27-2005 and § 27-2004? If not, who can?

Dear Brooklyn Shareholder: Based upon your description of the claimed acts prohibited by paragraph '48' you may have grounds to seek a judgment...

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Can I sue my landlord for using the building as an illegal hotel? Or who do I talk to?

Dear New York tenant: If this is so, the New York City Department of Buildings has interest. You may telephone 311 to lodge a complaint. You...

How to get off a tenant blacklist in NYC?

Dear New York Tenant: One of the unknown horrors in getting caught in a landlord and tenant proceeding in the NYC Housing Court is perpetrated...

I don't have a lease and I don't know what my rights are.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: What information supports your belief the apartment is not legal? Is the apartment in the basement? Are more apartments in...

My home is on co-op land. I want to put up a fence to contain my dog. Can they deny my request?

Dear Bronx Coop Owner: I agree with Mr. Bianchi. You need a sit down with an attorney to review the proprietary lease. What changed with...

My lease has been over for six months. I'm moving out with back rent and no notice. What can my landlord do to me legally??

Dear Brewerton Tenant: The landlord is not illegally tampering with your credit if the landlord decides the $600 you owe is worth his time and...

My daughters ex boyfriend left his stuff behind. How long do we have to hold it before we can get rid of it.

Dear Saratoga Springs Home Owner: New York State does not provide guidance by a statute to anyone caught like you guarding for free another...