I have been renting my apartment for almost two years and i recently found out that the house is owned by the bank.

Dear New York Tenant: Hopefully you have competent evidence to establish that you are a crime victim and became a "tenant" through the fraud and...

After a resolution of a rent overcharge in a stabilized apartment, does the rent revert to what it was before I entered the apt?

Dear New York Tenant: You must make certain the DHCR learns of the private resolution to the rent overcharge claim, in case the landlord did not...

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If someone gives you a house and the keys to the house before paper work is finalized can they take the house back

Dear Central Square Tenant: Without a deed, the homeowner retained title. Without a lease or an oral rental agreement, you are a Licensee. The...

I won a civil court case for illegal subletting a rent stabilized NYC apt. What legal document and I entitled to?

Dear New York Tenant: If you succeeded at trial, there is no stipulation. If the judge reserved decision then there is a written (may be...

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I just received 30 day notice of termination. What could I do to avoid eviction and not spoil my credit score?

Dear New York Tenant: If you want to negotiate with the landlord do so before your month to month tenancy expires. If you believe the landlord...

If evicted what am I responsible to pay and how much time do I have to leave on final judgement of eviction.

Dear Central Islip Tenant: You previously questioned whether your landlord is entitled to late fees every month of $150 and you are late every...

Is it legal in NYC to rent an apartment and then with the owner's consent sublet all the bedrooms (without living there myself)?

Dear New York Tenant: In addition to the two earlier answers, you should also note that the NYC Housing Maintenance Code presents occupancy...

If evicted what am I responsible to pay and how much time do I have to leave on final judgement of eviction.

Dear Central Islip Tenant: You previously questioned whether your landlord is entitled to late fees every month of $150 and you are late every...

Do I need a landlord/tenant attorney?

Dear Bronx Tenant: The landlord should check a new tenant's credentials in advance, but no law prevents the landlord from checking later. If the...

Do you get any money back if you live in an illegal attic and your being evicted,?

Dear Richmond Hill Tenant: New York State law does not provide a tenant rented an illegal dwelling with the right to recoup rent money paid to...