A family member passes away; his landlord demands I sign a "Surrender Agreement". Why should I feel compelled to sign it?

Dear NYC Executor: Generally, in NY, a lease does not end when the tenant passes away, and the lease, considered personal property of the...

My tenant is leaving in September and wants to use his security deposit to pay for August. Is this allowed?

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: Your tenant knew more about what he could get away with than you, Of course, he is never coming back to claim the...

I am trying to find all of the properties in a certain school district.

Dear Pleasantville Homeowner: There are specialized companies that compile lists of all type, even for eligible voters within a school district...

Moving out of my place, cleaning fee really expensive, how can i ask a justification?

Dear New York Tenant: Sure you may ask for justification. I take it that this is a claim above your security deposit. If you cannot resolve the...

I want to evict a tenant for non-payment two months into a year long lease. He ignored my 3 day Rent Demand letter.

Dear Great Neck Landlord: The process in New York State allows a landlord the right to commence a summary nonpayment proceeding after the tenant...

Is there a maximum lease renewal increase % for a privately rented apartment in Nassau County, NY?

Dear Elmont Tenant: New York does not interfere with rent agreements between private parties when the rental housing is not otherwise subject to...

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Owner Trying Endless Underhanded to Evict

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: As a commercial tenant with a lease, New York law, does not provide you with security that you could just duel with your...

What are my rights and what are the requirements for a landlord when a tenant becomes pregnant? Can I be asked to leave?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: In New York, it is illegal to discriminate against a person because of children in the family or condition a tenancy on...

What happens if a NYC landlord does not start a holdover action after termination of lease?

Dear New York Tenant: Perhaps the demand made in the notice to cure relating to your presence in the household is satisfied by you moving out....

Can I sue a Partner, rather than suing the management company

Dear Yonkers tenant: The damages caused by the premeditated looting of your apartment may be significant or not. But, you could lose the case by...