What was the fraction in use for an IAI on a rent stabilized apt in mnhttn (> 35u), with lse signed in 5/2011 for occup. 6/2011?

Dear New York Tenant: Review the information at this location: http://www.nyshcr.org/Rent/factsheets/orafac26.htm Before the allowance of...

If a rental no longer meets the Warranty of Habitability and Certificate Of Occupancy, can the town evict the renters?

Dear Bayshore Tenant: New York State's statutory Warranty of Habitability even if determined as breached 100% by the landlord does not void a...

In NYS Supreme court what is the proper title for a summons attached to an amended verified complaint?

Dear New York Litigant: Had you served the defendants with a copy of the original summons and complaint? If you served the summons and...

Dear Queens Tenant: You are in significant risk of losing your home as well as children. You must locate a lawyer. You may try first at Legal...

Dear Centereach Tenant: If the lease did not address the subject of snow removal from the immediate entrance to your separate part of the house,...

If I refuse to sign an Order of Stipulation because it is untrue what is the next step in the litigation process?

Dear New York Tenant: It is plainly clear you do not trust your attorney. If you are accepting a surrender for money that works only if you...

Co-operative Apt Building, Managing Agent/Sponsor/Landlord -- Can I challenge the conflict of Interest?

Dear New York Tenant: If your landlord is not in violation of the offering plan or General Business Law 352-eeee, where is the conflict...

My fiancé's landlord broke the lease he signed with HUD in a dispute even though he was wrong. Can he do that?

Dear Watertown Fiance: The landlord must have found a provision in the existing lease to assert a lease violation by the tenant allowing for...

Is my landlord allowed to restrict the number of nights that my girlfriend stays over?

Dear Sunnyside Tenant: In New York State, even had your initial lease limited the occupancy to you alone, and to no one else, state law,...

We have had no heat or hot water for 10 days now. This situation may go on indefinitely. See details below.

Dear LIC Tenant: You do need your own attorney to counsel you about a withholding strategy. Check your building information at the...