Can the petition for eviction state reasons you want to evict the tenant other than those on the notice to cure?

Dear Bayside Owner: Generally, the petition recites the fact the landlord terminated the tenancy based on a notice of termination grounded upon...

I have a bees nest right out my back door in the roof I called my landlord to let her know and she told me its my problem

Dear Southampton Tenant: If you rent an entire house, the lease likely passed on to you the chore of dealing with nesting or even infestation...

Can a tenant be forced to pay a higher rent without a signed lease?

Dear Spring Valley Tenant: If you are a rent stabilized tenant (NY State) you are entitled to a renewal lease and the landlord cannot charge an...

I haven't receive my security deposit back, is there a time-frame for the landlord to return my money?

Dear Rego Park Tenant: Unless the lease provided some set time for return of the security deposit, as pointed out by Mr. Berson, general...

Dear Bronx Landlord: Your lawyer may have had the right approach by using the get-into-court-quick route of a nonpayment proceeding, knowing of...

What can I do plz help me !!!

Dear Bronx Landlord; It seems to me your holdover tenant cleverly set you up for the arrest and unlawful eviction lawsuit by handing you the key...

Do I need to file a counterclaim if my landlord is suing me for rent when an overcharge rent case has been ruled in my favor?

Dear New York Tenant: The counterclaim does not go to the heart of the landlord's claim that you owe rent and does not set up a motion to...

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My business landlord is doing construction in my basement. Does he need my approval?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Even with the lease granting to the business the exclusive use of the basement, the landlord likely retained rights to...

My landlord sold the home I am living in and wants me out in 3 weeks. Am I entitled to receive money for moving expenses?

Dear Medford Tenant: You would expect your mother to treat you better than an ordinary could not care less landlord, but your mother is...

Can my landlady throw me and my small children out?

Dear Patchogue Tenant: Normally a lease does not provide for moving expenses, because most residential leases pass from one owner to the next. A...