I made a deposit for apartment and first month rent but I wasn't able to move. Should I get my first month rent money back?

Dear Valley Stream Tenant: One sided signed leases in New York are not full agreements. The lease becomes binding on you when the landlord gives...

Does security deposit obligate you to give person room in apt?

Dear New York Tenant: You made this problem on your own by choosing "security" from the expected roommate instead of rent. There is no reason...

Can i file an order of protection from my landlord? he has come into my property without notice and intimidates me.

Dear Commercial Month to Month tenant: A New York landlord anywhere in NYC does not need to establish any reason at all (personal or business)...

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Neighbors upstairs walking heavy, banging things, letting kid run back and forth. Have loud wind whistle. what can be done?

Dear Long Beach Coop Owner: If the Board is not able to control the behavior of the upstairs Shareholder New York State law allows the Board to...

Can my landlord evict me for personal reasons?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You likely have no greater right to continue your tenancy than any other month to month tenant in NYC. New York State law...

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Can i get out of an eviction? Landlord has slandered me and destroyed small property also came into space with no warning.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: What did you mean by "get out of an eviction?" Did the landlord serve a notice of petition and petition? Since it is...

What are my rights as a tenant as I rec'd an eviction notice?

Dear Newburgh Tenant: If you still have a current lease you should make a plan to move when the lease is up. Unless your tenancy is rent...

Is it right that in NY city a lease is not legal until the landlord gives te keys and the signed contract to the tenets?

Dear New York Tenant: The general rule in New York is that a lease is NOT effective until signed by all parties, the landlord delivers keys to...

Is it fraud if my landlord stated on the DHCR that my apt is VA (vacant), when I live in the apartment?

Dear New York Tenant: Do not get waylaid by the improper registration. Instead, challenge the registration information provided by the owner....

Dear New York Broker: Generally, the broker earned the commission when the broker delivered a purchaser ready, willing and able to pay the price...

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