What happens next when roommate has been given legal notice to move out refuses to do so?

Dear New York Tenant: This is your second question today, and this time around, the "subtenant" is a roommate. That now makes matters, simpler....

Dear New York Tenant? Are you the tenant? If so, then you could commence an "illegal lockout" proceeding against the subtenant you installed...

My roome died she was on nyc housing lease i was not. they accepted two checks in my name. should i continue paying inmy name.

Dear NYCHA Tenant: Did you or your lawyer determine your chance to establish a successor tenancy? The main rules for succeeding to a lease of a...

How long do I have to store / keep my former tenants belongings after the Marshalls have executed the 72 hour eviction notice?

Dear Buffalo Landlord: At times like this you and other property owners and for that matter anyone left to mind another person's left behind...

My new neighbors have taken to using the corridor as a playground for their toddlers. Today when I was trying to move a heavy

Dear LIC Tenant: If you feel exhausted by written complaints to management about the rude and obnoxious neighbors' behavior, and want to have a...

Dear Private Process Server: Short answer is no. Process servers are not exempted from criminal acts. You should be familiar with the NY State...

I sublet a room in owner occupied apartment. Son of woman handled details but he never told me she has Dementia.

Dear New York Tenant: It is not a "sublet" when a tenant rents a room in an apartment; and so, without "proof" rent was paid, your legal status...

How difficult is it to evict a tenant with a child from an illegal apartment?

Dear Shirley Owner: What is the point in renting an "illegal" apartment? Your tenant is never obliged to pay rent. Whoever you choose as a...

Landlord refused service of HP Court proceeding via USPS Certified Mail, Return Receipt (CMRR). Now what?

Dear New York Tenant: I will guess that the HP Order to Show Cause presented the owner's address, so the court was aware of the potential that...

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Dear Board Member: Strangely and counter to intuition, NYC rules (you may verify at DSNY Commissioner's page and at NYC Administrative Code)...