If I inherit a property that had many violations that were done by H P D. When the building is in my name do I have to pay ?

Dear New York Property Owner: The HPD charges for emergency repairs belong with the property. Who collected the rent while the building was in...

What are the Landlord's obligations when a tenant fails to abide by a stipulation signed in court in front of a judge?

Dear Hempstead Landlord: You may have a problem because the utility account is in your name, even though the tenant had agreed to pay for the...

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Am I responsible for the people in my old apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You may remain liable as a holdover tenant even though you moved out and surrendered the keys. The reason your tenancy...

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Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you moved when the lease ended and returned the keys, you are correct that you are no longer a lease holder and in a...

Is The Landlord Responsible For Making Sure That The Buildings Sprinklers Are Inspected?How Often Are They To Be Inspected?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: You may make an inquiry to the FDNY at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/firecode/feedback.shtml The New York...

Dear Saratoga Springs Tenant: Is the petitioner the "tenant" of the apartment? If so, without looking at your papers, you did describe a notice...

Can My Landlord Use The Building That I live In As His Work Address?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: Check with HPD Online to look up the Multiple Dwelling Registration information. The MDR would show the address used by...

Can I sue for harrassament?

Dear Ontario Tenant: There is no civil cause of action for harassment in New York State. You may seek an order of protection from a local court....

Lease does not have an automatic renewal clause and landlord is stating that the lease stipulates a 90 day notice, lease expired

Dear East Northport Tenant: New York State law allows a tenant to provide a one month notice to the landlord to elect to terminate a month to...

I Still Own A Co Op Apartment With My Boyfriend, Even Though He Moved Out A Decade Ago. If he sues to partition am I protected?

Dear New York Shareholder: You may need a lawyer. You could learn about this subject from this article from the New York...