Dear New York Plaintiff: Only New York Supreme Court has jurisdiction of money damage claims in excess of $25,000.00. In many non-complex...

Tenant/Landlord non-payment case, tenant evicted by marshal,personal property is still inside, what are tenants rights ?

Dear New York Tenant: The stay of eviction (or of execution of the warrant of eviction) is the point where the landlord was able to employ a New...

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My tenant living in my rental for several months but won't sign lease.. What forms do I need to evict him and get compensated?

Dear Albany Landlord: Today is actually March 30th, and Monday, March 31, 2014, is the last day to vacate the apartment. On Tuesday, April 1, if...

Am I entitled to unpaid rent, utilities, cleaning and repairs?what are my chances with small claims court?

Dear Glen Head Landlord: You are entitled to sue for your money damages, and that would include unpaid rent and utilities, damage to the house...

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I have a tenant that I want vacated. He is damaging my property. He pays rent late every month. He wants to ride out security

Dear St. James Landlord: Your tenant is not "riding out" the security deposit, because the lease likely does not allow the landlord to apply the...

Recently bought a condo and are having problems with noise from upstairs. What are my rights?

Dear Brooklyn Condo Owner: Is the unit above you owner occupied or rented? If rented, then you should document your noise complaints to the...

Can I question a sublease and ask for reimbursement after signing a sublease if I find out I've overpaid some rent?

Dear New York Subtenant: In this situation, why not just deduct the excess rent the last month of the sublease. The mistake in calculating the...

What are our rights/responsibilities re tenant not consistently paying rent on time although full amount is eventually paid

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: An NYC landlord with a month to month tenant is allowed by New York State law to choose to terminate the tenancy, at any...

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Already signed a stipulation

Dear New York Tenant: If the Housing Court judge 'So Ordered' the stipulation of settlement, then this is more than an agreement between you and...

Is it OK legally to put a clause in my lease for my tenant to pay all repairs under 100$ ?

Dear New York Property Owner: Please repost your question in the Florida section. You want an opinion or suggestion about Florida landlord and...