How long do I have to vacate a commercial property after a judge signs a eviction notice in the state of NY?

Dear Rochester Tenant: It is never a better idea to default in a case where a business may be evicted than in attending to court and at least...

I got a 3 day evection notice for the month of Dec, but it isn't even the end of Dec. Is this legal?

Dear Jamestown Tenant: New York State law allows a landlord to make a "rent demand" ( the so-called three day notice) when the rent is due and...

Dear New York Landlord: You really must direct this concern to your own attorney. I would suggest that a part payment before an eviction be...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: You should familiarize your self with the statute allowing for an HPD violation for harassment, the grounds where the...

If I break a 1-yr lease, but the landlord then tries to rent out the house as a short-term rental would I be liable for rent?

Dear Chatham Tenant: Whatever plans the landlord has for future use of the house, long term or short term rental, or for that matter allowing...

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Trying to gaine lease? Mom Use to live in the appartment but she moved to FL in March 2013. Have court tomorrow 12/11/2013.

Dear Bronx Tenant: Nothing beats being prepared for a lawsuit in Bronx Housing Court and getting as much information about defending a claim and...

Security deposit repay

Dear Clifton Park parent of a tenant: The security deposit is not with your daughter and she does not owe her former co-tenant for his...

A landlord's slow response to a water heater complaint led to an enormous gas bill -- do we have any leverage for compensation?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you have a claim then you may try to prove your money damages in Small Claims Court. Based on your statement that the...

Rental house

Dear Johnson City Tenant: If you have a lease follow the "notice" paragraph of the lease to be certain you provided the proper form of...

Landlord claims he lost our lease, refuses to return our calls, emails for 2 months. Roommate on lease moved out of the country.

Dear New York Tenant: If you are a rent stabilized tenant in addition to the lease you also had to receive a Rent Stabilization Rider. Also, how...