How do I remove a subtenant?

Dear New York Tenant: You had the right immediately after the expiration of the sublease to bring the subtenant to NYC Housing Court as a...

Dear Bronx Tenant: The Housing Court will grant the landlord's petition, unless the landlord or attorney committed some major error in the...

Can I sue my landlord for sending her daughter's boyfriend to intimidate me? He has broken in to my apartment at least once.

Dear Stony Brook Tenant: You present facts that support a claim for a breach of lease, a trespass and a breach of the covenant of quiet...

How do I kick out a family member out of my apartment

Dear New York Tenant: The police information is correct. You must succeed in a lawsuit to evict your unwanted family member and family. If...

If I sue for rent money to be refunded to me is it possible I can win?

Dear Lindenhurst Tenant: In New York State when there is no written agreement to the contrary, monthly rent is due in full on the rent due...

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Can I sue for my rent money back? Even though I paid on my rent date but moved out four days later.

Dear Lindenhurst Tenant: In New York State when there is no written agreement to the contrary, monthly rent is due in full on the rent due date,...

Does my current roommate have any legal rights that would allow him to stay and not move out at the end of our lease?

Dear Astoria Tenant: The legal process for evicting an unwanted roommate may take a number of months to run through the NYC Housing Court. The...

How do I evict someone

Dear Bronx Condo Owner: If you are the owner of the condominium unit, and your lease with the tenant expired, or the tenant is committing a...

Can I sue for my rent money back when I voluntarily moved out of the room I was renting?

Dear Lindenhurst Tenant: No law prohibits you suing for the money, but in NY monthly rent is due in full on the rent due date without...

If a voluntary witness can not make the trial date can he/she be rescheduled?

Dear New York Landlord: You and your attorney are responsible for producing your witnesses for trial. Your lawyer may decide the witness is not...