Am I bound by a lease only I signed and not my husband?

Dear New York Tenant: A lease in New York is not effective until the landlord hands keys to the tenant and delivers a signed copy of the...

Can my landlord kick me out like that? What should I do?

Dear Astoria tenant: If the building has at least six apartments, your tenancy may be subject to Rent Stabilization, even if you did not know...

Is the Tenant allowed to vacate the apt and stop paying rent whenever they want?

Dear Far Rockaway Tenant: You were correct to question your friend's statement. In New York, a tenant is responsible for the rent for the entire...

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Is my landlord allowed to upgrade the electric main (and bring in new service) while the building is occupied

Dear Brooklyn tenant: Electric work as you described requires a permit from the NYC Department of Buildings as well as a licensed electrician....

My landlord has never asked me to renew my apt in 5 yrs. i just found out it is an illegal apt n now she wants me out asap. do

Dear Plainview Tenant: The wonder of AVVO is that persons may anonymously post legal questions in dozens of legal fields, and every now and then...

If i have an illegal apt but i want to kick out my tenants what should my steps be and what legal ramifications should i expect?

Dear Plainview Homeowner: From a tenant's rights attorney point of view you should thank them for paying rent for five years when the law was on...

I believe my landlord is renting me an illegal apartment he's harassing me about back rent can he sue over this ?

Dear Flushing Tenant: If the dwelling is illegal, no matter what you promised your landlord about paying rent, the law does not allow the...

How bad is it for me (the tenant) to not pay my last months rent and tell the landlord to keep the deposit instead?

Dear Far Rockaway Tenant: The law does not give you breathing room. If you have the right to change the law and lease on your own so does the...

I live in the bronx, ny., i live in an illegal bsmt apt. i must pay cash and he refuses to give me a receipt.

Dear Bronx Tenant: An illegal apartment is not inhabitable in any case. You had the right all along to avoid paying rent for two reasons. One,...

Ecourts has the case listed as judgment granted on default against your client?

Dear New York Tenant: Web Housing information is data entry. A mistake may occur. Your lawyer informed you that whatever happened is resolved....