In my New York state rental agreement/lease.. Am I responsible for the water bill, as a tenant? OR is this something that is..

Dear Armonk Tenant: A private house lease may pass on to the tenant all costs associated with the house including utilities, water and sewer. if...

What are my rights concerning withholding rent?

Dear Long Island City tenant: I believe that you and your "roommate" are co tenants, even without a written lease with the landlord. The...

What is my liability for a party held by my renters that may have caused the death of somebody off premises?

Dear Erie Landlord: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. i do not practice law in Pennsylvania. Try to remove this post....

How can I prevent landlord from using my electric line?

Dear Flushing New York Tenant: If your landlord does so, that is a crime, and the NYPD may enforce the law relating to theft of service. You...

Dear New York Tenant: Is the person a tenant of a shareholder or a tenant of the corporation, or a proprietary lessee? In New York summary...

Dear Albany Business: Small Claims Court may not work for you with an out of state defendant. Read more about commercial Small Claims...

Commercial LandLord is trying to evict tenant of 2-year lease for being 10 days late on one payment, what should tenant do?

Dear Johnson City tenant: See an attorney. Your lease may contain a "conditional limitation" where the landlord may declare a default in the...

Dear Jamestown Tenant: There is no automatic right for a tenant in New York, commercial or residential, to break a lease. A commercial tenant is...

My ex stole my electronics and money from me. when I filed a police report, they did nothing, can I sue him in small claims?

Yes you may sue. Check with your local small claims court for forms. Does he have the resources to pay a judgment? If you win, and he does not...

Hi, I have a general concept of adverse possession, file and/or what to file Cause of action, claim of right, homestead .

Dear Rochester Homesteader: Read about the changes to adverse possession claims in New York State...

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