I own a co-op apartment in NYC with an ex-girlfriend who moved out 20 years ago. I pay and have paid everything. My rights?

Dear New York Shareholder: It may not be likely that your ex may partition the cooperative interest, if she has no interest in launching a...

What Do I Do Now That My Land Lord Has Served Me With A 30 Day Notice?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: There is no way to know from your question whether the landlord wrote out a proper termination notice, selected the...

My apartment burned down two weeks ago. Now my landlord keeps telling me that i have no right to go in to the apartment.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your apartment is Rent Stabilized (are there at least six apartments in the building?) you MUST gain a rent reduction...

How can I get a family member to leave my home after breaching an agreement of paying $850.00 a month for rent.

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner: If there is no written agreement with the occupant, that person may be considered a month to month tenant. If the rent...

Can a landlord increase your rent without discussing the increase with you in advance? How much notice should he give you?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Since July 1, 2013, you have been a month to month tenant and the rental agreement was based upon the original written...

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Coop in Westchester - who is responsible to repair leak in ceiling coming from apt above supposedly from tub pipe?

Dear New Rochelle Coop Owner: Usually, a shareholder is responsible for making repairs within the interior of the apartment. A leaking pipe if...

A subsidized tenant fighting for their apartment

Dear Bronx Tenant: A subsidized residential tenant has the same rights as any other residential tenant in New York State. Without information...

Can a landlord (i am subletting) increase the rent in the middle of the lease?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Generally, the rent cannot be increased during the term of the lease. But your lease may have made a provision for an...

What if a residential tenant both breaches the lease and also doesn't pay the rent?

Dear Flushing Landlord: The tenant's other lease defaults are not material in a summary nonpayment proceeding. The predicate notice for the...

Can a lawyer/tenant object to certain things brought up in a housing case?

Dear Bronx Tenant: If you have a lawyer the lawyer makes objections about evidence at a trial. If you do not have a lawyer you must make...