Is it legal for my landlord to install cameras that can see into my apartment when the front door is open?

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord is allowed to place cameras in the common areas. The cameras should not peer into an apartment when the door...

Can I open an order to show cause before I have another marshalls notice?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: A further stay of the eviction by Order to Show Cause is within the discretion of the Housing Court judge. Missing the...

IIn a month to month lease, can the tenant ask for moving expenses? What if the tenant does nothing. he will be evicted?

Dear New York Tenant: Unless your tenancy began with a written agreement and the landlord promised an economic incentive to move out to avoid...

We purchased a mobile home for 40000. Put 30000 down. We have a signed contact between us and the seller stating this. And made

Dear Bloomingsburg MH Owner: Hopefully you had the title transferred on the proper DMV forms. Your written contract and your proof you paid...

Evicting A Tenant...

Dear Amsterdam Landlord: You surely have the right to choose to terminate the month to month tenancy (no lease or lease expired) instead of...

I'm wondering if I can sue my landlord for a rent overcharge

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You may be correct that the landlord failed to register the apartment until after you became a tenant and that the rent...

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Dear New Rochelle Tenant: Your father cannot illegal evict you but that may not slow him down. New York law requires a formal eviction...

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Landlord change door lock, what are my options?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your landlord committed an illegal eviction by changing the locks. As long as you were in peaceful possession of the...

Does your landlord need to state the old security deposit on a new lease?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If the lease renewal is for a Rent Stabilized apartment the form for the offer provides a space for the amount of the...

My landlord illegally changed the locks and wrongfully evicted me. How can I fight this?

Dear Scotia Tenant: Your wife's father may have changed the locks, but it is your wife who locked you out from the marital home. If your wife...