Can a landlord tell a tenant they are no longer allowed to smoke outside?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: If you doubt the landlord's claim of complaints from the neighboring property you may request confirmation. But if the...

Tenant's toilet caused overflow of the basement toilet. Who is responsible for the cost to fix?

Dear New York Landlord: The lease will control the ultimate responsibility for the expense caused by the tenant's self-help to clear the blocked...

Dear Emmanuil: I am sorry for your loss. The landlord cannot simply turn over your mother's security deposit to you without evidence of...

Rented a illegal apt through lic. NY broker and did not know it! I have 1 yr lease. apt has major problems with essentials serv

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Maybe you were duped and defrauded and so your feelings are appropriate. Make sure the unit you were rented is off the...

Dear Yonkers landlord: Of course a tenant may withhold rent because the ceiling is leaking. In New York State that is the most chosen method for...

After landlord tenant non payment court, what's the next step if tenant breaks agreement and lease then moves out. Small claims?

Dear Mt. Vernon Landlord: How did you settle the nonpayment case? Did you settle with a final judgment for possession and money? Did the Court...

Entry by landlord into apartment without written notice

Dear New York Shareholder: In a cooperative "they" is you. You and the other shareholders are the cooperative. If you all oppose this new regime...

Tenant called building department and I must make so repairs. Tenant will not allow access. No lease, month to month tenancy.

Dear Landlord: Make a written demand for access to make repairs. Be specific as to date and time and repairs, and state the access is continuing...

Nyc put notice on my apt.door to vacate apt. Illeagle do I have to leave right away I need time to find another apt

Dear Flushing Tenant: Yes. They can put you out right away. The NYPD is authorized to enforce a vacate order: ">>>All orders issued pursuant...

Do I need to leave my apartment immediately if a vacate order is issued by the city?

Dear whitestone Tenant: The City is trying to save you from yourself. An attic is not a habitable space. No one may live in an attic. The...