Did I cross my boundaries as a landlord in Monroe, NY ?

Dear Monroe Landlord: I know you have been posting about this problem for more than one week. At some point, I would suggest sooner than later,...

I gave my tenant notice to pay rent or vacate now after the 3 day can I go file papers at the court or do I have to give a 30

Dear Niagara Falls Landlord: A written rent demand must be served on the tenant in the same manner as the notice of petition and petition in the...

Dear New York Occupant: You did not "sublet" a sofa no matter what you believe. A tenant cannot lease a piece of furniture. A sofa does not...

What can I do? Need help getting these people out my home.

Dear Gowanda Home Owner: Based on the limited information provided as an equal owner your wife has a right to rent a vacant apartment in the...

Dear Flushing Tenant: It is more likely the basement apartment is not legal to rent as a residence to any person. Visit the Queens Boro...

Notice of Lease Non-Renewal 30days before. Now-what's Next?

Dear New York Landlord: It is unusual for a lease to end on the first day of a new month. The general practice is for a lease to start on the...

My apartment lease waives suing a landlord by jury! What law contrary or waives landlord lease ? Do Pro bono attorneys help?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: New York State law gives full support to a jury waiver clause in the lease as the state's courts explain a tenant could...

Have a tenant in our mother-daughter that stopped paying rent so how do we proceed to evict, it is not a true 2 fam house?

Dear Staten Island Landlord: Your lawyer was cautious about using a nonpayment proceeding when the second apartment is not legal and the house...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: You may also have legal liability for the illegal business conducted by the tenant if you do not go about regaining...

Is an eviction letter needed, if home was found to be illegal and in pre foreclosure?

Dear Westbury Tenant: You may have a legal claim against the broker who committed you to a tenancy in an "illegal" apartment. You could check on...