Coop board of directors having the right to NOT enforce house rules when the house rules was one of the reasons I invested

Dear New York Shareholder: The house rules you describe are typical of many forms for proprietary leases in New York City, and so, is not some...

Dear Rochester Tenant: Attic spaces do not ordinarily meet basic minimum standards for legal use as a residence. Although you describe a...

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I have a neighbor that is a hothead

Dear New York Tenant: Are you living in a rooming house or a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building? If so, that will explain the reason you do...

Is it illegal for a landlord to rent out property with damp and to not tell the tenants?

Dear New York Tenant: If you currently live in the UK, read the information at: http://www.ukdamp.co.uk/ If you resided in New York City,...

Is it legal for NYC Housing authority to moved you and your children in an apartment that they know has a fungi problem?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Almost all residential leases in New York State provide the tenant inspected the apartment before signing the lease, there...

Do I Have A Right To Add My a Family Who Reside With Me On a The Rent Stabilization Lease & Names Added To The Lease?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: Longevity of residential co-occupancy by a family member other than the spouse of the tenant, does not lead to a right...

If my previous tenant breaks the lease and vacates the apt. Can the condo board force me not to find a new tenant to fill in?

Dear New York Condo Owner: Assuming your statement that your condominium imposes certain rules and requirement for approval of a lease for an...

Can I be held liable for a lease if I signed a letter saying I intended to return but not the lease?

Dear Spencerport Tenant: Review the terms of the lease relating to 'end of term' or 'end of lease' and look for a clause requiring advance...

Can I enter the apartment if tenant left apartment 30 days before judgement?

Dear Woodhaven Landlord: You may rely upon the legal procedure outlined at the NYC Housing Court to gain access to an apartment where a tenant...

Landlord left message for us to pay past due balance or judgement will be issued

Dear Coram tenant: If you and the landlord filed a written settlement with the court to pay the rent over three months, then unless the judge...