Dear Brooklyn Landlord: The right to commence again a summary proceeding for the same relief sought in the first lawsuit depends on the nature...

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Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If the lease contains a so called "attorney fees" clause and the tenant prevails in the lawsuit, New York Real Property...

Is there a chance a judge can deny dismissal of petition even though landlord made a mistake?

Dear New York Tenant: The prohibited act is the acceptance of rent after the end date of the tenancy and prior to the commencement of the...

Can my landlord show my house any hours or days that he wants if he's trying to sell it?

Dear Homer New York Tenant: In a sense your landlord suggested that you declare an end to the month to month tenancy, and move. Any month to...

If you've paid rent to a prime tenant for less than 30 days but have a signed receipt can you be arrested if they want you out

Dear New York Tenant: Navigate to the New York City Housing Court. Locate the types of lawsuit from the menu on left side of the page. Click on...

Dear Jamaica Tenant: The court will focus upon the words used in the notice to alert you to the landlord's election to terminate the tenancy,...

Can my landlord prohibit me from having guest visit with their?

Dear White Plains Tenant: If the visiting dogs are emotional support animals or service animals, your landlord cannot bar their accompanying...

I was wondering I have a landlord whose accusing my family of destroying her bathroom and shower within one month of us living i

Dear Mount Vernon tenant: If your landlord initiated a lease termination holdover proceeding and the court is already involved you need a lawyer...

How can I freeze or lower my actual rent ?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Every residential tenant in New York State with a residential lease or rental agreement is guaranteed by state law that...

What is the odds of a tenant getting evicted for hearsay and no written record of time or dates?

Dear New York Tenant: Testimony in a trial by a witness with claimed personal knowledge is considered direct testimony. It is not hearsay. A...