I was told a month ago my NYC aptmt is illegal and we need to move. We have yet to find a place, do we give rent?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: The only "benefit" conferred by New York State law upon a tenant residing in an "illegal" dwelling (meaning no...

Must Pro Se plaintiffs be given a chance to question their landlord in a harassment and holdover case?

Dear New York Tenant: Ordinarily, each side in a trial, is entitled to present a direct case, in support of the claim, and cross examine the...

Can my attorney get paper discovery from opposing counsel during a summary judgment?

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord is forcing you to reveal the material facts in defense of your tenancy to avoid summary judgment. If the...

I own a rental and i wan't my renters out , they dont owe rent nor are there any property issues ..can i just ask them to leave.

Dear. Ellenville Landlord: Your tenant does not need to move out until you terminate the month to month tenancy with a proper one month...

What is the protocol for dealing with a construction company that contaminated my condo with lead dust + our building evacuated?

Dear Condo Unit Owner: A unit owner of a condominium is not protected by the New York State statutory Warranty of Habitability because each unit...

Does a landlord have to legally evict you in court and have a good reason to do so..???

Dear Ellenville Tenant: A landlord must have a basis set by New York State law to commence an eviction proceeding. A landlord is allowed to sue...

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Rights as a legal sublet tenant

Dear New York Tenant: A "subtenant" of an owner of a cooperative apartment is a "Tenant" entitled to all the benefits and protections and rights...

I got vacate notice last week to vacate our apartment on March 31st 2014 ,

Dear New York Tenant: Are you a Rent Stabilized Tenant? Did the termination notice refer to the Rent Stabilization Law and Code? If so, you...

Renewing a free-market lease while removing a roommate?

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. Your landlord could consider a renewal lease with a smaller set of the original tenants is a different tenancy. The...

Dear Condo Unit Owner: A landlord cannot terminate a residential lease based on a failure of the tenant to pay rent or to pay additional rent....