Dear Bronx Tenant: The landlord is responsible. Your month to month tenancy does not provide any security in keeping your tenancy. You could...

Does NYC housing court have jurisdiction in other states?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. The Housing Court jurisdiction is confined to New York City. If the landlord wants to sue the guarantor without first...

How do I get tenants out of an apartment they havnt paid in 5 months & have been dodging my parents? 3 day pre-petition?

Dear Ellenville Home Owner: There is no way to know an Internet rent demand is a correct legal form or if appropriate that you know how to fill...

I HAVE FALLEN MULTIPLE TIMES IN MY BUILDING I HAVE TOLD MY LANDLORD EACH TIME WE ALSO HAVE RATS IN THE BUILDING AND I HAVE MICE

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you call 311 you have to hope that the inspectors observe the conditions you routinely experience. If they do not see...

Do I have grounds for a law suit?

Dear Albany Homeowner: Sure you have grounds to sue. You were swindled and robbed. Go back to your attorney on the home purchase. Your attorney...

If tenent is moving willingly but his step daughter refuses to move out in n.y .please guide me what to do .thanks jim

Dear South Fallsburg Landlord: The person left behind by the tenant, is unwanted and has no legal relation to you. In landlord and tenant...

What are my legal recourses?

Dear Bronx Tenant: You need to move. You have a room in someone's house; his smoking makes you sick, he has guns and a bad temper. Do you...

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Can a landlord maintain an hold over Petition the Civil Court ; where the premises is an illegal conversion from a 2 family to

Dear Flushing Tenant: A holdover proceeding is just about the only type of summary proceeding recognized as allowed in the NYC Housing Court...

Dear New York Poster: It is not legal to post as you desire in New York City. The poster risks substantial fines and prosecution: Posting It...

Can I be reimbursed by my landlord for the loss of property, time and money while my apartment has bedbugs for the 2nd time?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You should allow an attorney to approach the landlord for you. Your market rate landlord is likely to turn you down and...