Is this lease language legal in rental?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The "jury waiver" in New York is legal and protected by all New York courts. The counterclaim waiver is not enforceable...

Can I be evicted for any reason by a landlord that is in foreclosure? This landlord doesn't live in this state and has not

Dear Patchogue Tenant: As long as your lease has not expired and you continue to pay rent, the landlord does not have a legal basis to commence...

Is my landlord's attempt to evict me proper?

Dear New York Tenant: Contact your HASA caseworker. http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/hasa.shtml A landlord may demand rent in a...

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How to exercise succession rights for rent stabilized apt after brother,who is only one listed on lease,has moved out years ago?

Dear New York Tenant: Before you go any further, consider a consultation with a tenant attorney. You may not have any legitimate succession...

Does my landlord have grounds?

Dear New York Tenant: If your landlord cannot establish a missed month, then what is the concern? The landlord cannot legally do anything...

Can a property owner rent an apartment to a 3rd party if I have put down a full deposit in escrow with the leasing agent first?

Dear New York Tenant: Money delivered to a landlord as a "hold" on renting an apartment to a prospective tenant, must be made by a written...

Queens County - Can fair "use and occupancy" be granted in a Holdover preceding if a property lacks a Certificate of Occupancy

Dear Queens Tenant: Your landlord's home may not have required a Certificate of Occupancy, if no alterations or modifications were made to the...

What does it mean to "waive your right to challenge" in civil housing court?

Dear New York tenant: It is smart to inquire about a "waiver" written into a proposed stipulation in a pending Housing Court matter. The purpose...

What are my rights as a leaseholder in regards to subtenants (roommates) not on the lease?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you are a Rent Stabilized tenant, you may have a problem. The statute allows one roommate when one tenant is named on...

Dear New York Tenant: You may not have a choice. Check the lease relating to the landlord's right to repair damage in the apartment and to...