No lease or contract. Landlord asked me to move out of the illegal dwelling unit. How long can I stay?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: As pointed out by Mr. Bianchi, you must determine on your own whether the landlord rented an illegal dwelling to you. If...

How much notice is needed for construction?

Dear Far Rockaway Tenant: The lease provision quoted is normal for most residential leases in New York and recapitulates the general obligation...

A friend purchased a property and was deceived into buying it by the seller who hid facts and lied about many things .

Dear Brooklyn Owner: No law prevents a lawsuit. The more important matter is will the purchaser rely upon an attorney to figure out the real...

Received a thirty day notice to terminate month to month tenancy. 3 tenants occupy the premises. Only one listed on notice.

Dear Staten Island Tenant: Without a "written" lease, the tenant is likely the person who paid the monthly rent. The occupants should be...

My now ex-girlfriend got side swiped while driving my car and won't pay for damages

Dear Port Washington Tenant: Why mix up your rent obligation to the landlord with the cost to you for the repair made to your vehicle? If you...

What options do I have for a landlord that does not maintain safe and sanitary conditions?

Dear New Paltz Tenant: If the tenants facing the danger of a hoarding neighbor do not have leases (month to month tenants) they may choose to...

Being harassed by someone who is claiming they are buying the building you are in? and not yet owning building .

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Any tenant living in the building fifty years should be rent regulated. Contact the local DHCR office to report the...

Cellar Eviction, given notice but no response, tenant damaging the basement property.

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: You should arrange to meet with a lawyer or more (to get a feel for a rapport) since you and your father are dealing...

Dear New York Tenant: There is no website where attorneys cluster to advertise willingness to take on a tenant matter for a fifty per cent...

My landlord is trying to withhold our security deposit, our lease has been fulfilled. Is he in the right?

Dear Tenant: The landlord is allowed to withhold a return of the security deposit during the period of your tenancy. Since you have time to...