Can a "non practicing lawyer" still work on your case for landlord/tenant?

Dear New York Tenant: In New York, except for some strange matters, a client is generally free to make a choice about hiring an attorney. As...

What are my rights in this case?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I believe this question was answered. You must add a comment regarding whether the apartment is Rent Stabilized. If you...

Under what circumstances can my ex-roommate (leaseholder of apartment) legally withhold my security deposit from me?

Dear New York Tenant: What made you pay a security deposit for a roommate occupancy? The tenant has a security deposit with the landlord that...

Cause of action against property management company and association

Dear New York Owner: Is this a condominium or a cooperative? Restitution is the style of the cause of action to recover disputed money paid over...

Can a landlord lock a tenant out without notice and keep all belongings in the apartment?

Dear Lockport Tenant: You were evicted illegally and your property was lost. If you were incapacitated and not able to sue within the statute of...

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Can you legally evict without filing through court? I got a hand written notarized letter giving me 72 hours to remove my proper

Dear Elmira Tenant: No. The landlord needs to use the process provided by the courts. There is no "self help" eviction allowed in New...

Can a landlord limit guest when no lease was signed?

Dear Lockport Tenant: Without a written lease the landlord may dictate new terms at any time. Likewise, without a written lease both tenant and...

Landlord rights during sale? Showing on Weekends? Realtor instead of landlord?

Dear New York Tenant: If the lease is a "form" lease, if you provide the form number an attorney may review the lease. Many leases define...

What are my rights? I don't want to move out !!!!

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You should take your lease and lease renewals and current lease renewal offer to the local office of the DHCR and see a...

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Can somebody please look at lease that my landlord asked me to sign, I think it's not proper.

Dear Tenant: You should look for an attorney in New Jersey near your store. You must be certain the store also is allowed for use as a residence.