If my lease ends 2.28.14, can I move out on 3/1 morning time?

Dear New York Tenant: In NYC holding over to March 1, will make you liable for the rent for the entire month. If you over stay the end of the...

I will rent a room in an apt. with another roommate and she holds the lease to the apt. Should I sign any legal documents?

Dear New York Roommates: The New York law allowing a tenant to have a roommate relies on the term "occupant" (defined in the statute) to define...

Dear New York tenant: The cooperative apartment is considered "personal property" of the estate of your sister. Being the next of kin without...

What are the laws and how are tenants protected when you live in a rent stabilized building & how many people reside with you?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: You will need to measure the livable floor space in the apartment by square feet and apply the formula set out in the...

Can my landlord have my criminally charged for damages after I'm evicted?

Dear Lakewood Tenant: You may have left out some important detail about your court case. New York evictions are nearly impossible to occur in...

I own my apt in a co op. I had it treated for bed bugs although I was not the source. The building seems to have a problem.

Dear New York Cooperator: Your Board and managing agent may not be following accepted standard practice for the eradication of an infestation of...

Does my building owe me money?

Dear New York Tenant: without looking at your lease, I cannot determine that you have the right to replace the landlord's installed tiles in the...

How many people can you have live with you, when you live in a three bedroom apartment and it is rent stabilized?

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: The "law" that governs the number of persons who may live in one Class A apartment is not subject to a landlord and...

Can a landlord break tenancy with 60 days notice and with hold security deposit?

Dear Syracuse Landlord: New York law does not allow a landlord to over turn state law. If you and your tenant executed a bona fide Surrender...

Tenant rights

Dear Franklin Square Tenant: Although the term lease expired the month to month tenancy must continue on the same terms and conditions as long...