In NYC, my daughter is on a 2Yr lease with 2 other people. I am the Guarantor. One wants to leave at end of 1Yr but has issues

Dear New York Tenant: There are simply too many questions, and documents, and players involved in this to answer in an Online forum. Since...

Dear New York Tenant: If you live in a New York City owned building, HPD is your landlord, and so, may bring an appropriate summary proceeding,...

Holdover Petition -- Answer

Dear Bronx Landlord: In certain circumstances enumerated in New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules [CPLR 3020 (d) (3)], an attorney may verify...

Dear Albany Tenant: No. An apartment in New York State in a building with three or more dwellings must have running water. The most ancient of...

Dear New York Tenant: A tenant remaining in possession of a rented apartment beyond the term of the lease, is considered a holdover tenant. Your...

Can I use my security as a pro rata stay (month to month tenant)

Dear New York Tenant: No. Not usually. Landlord generally recognize the lease obligation that the security deposit is held in trust for the...

My landlord wants to do a walk through 2 weeks before we are set to move. I have boxes everywhere. Is he allowed to do one now?

Dear Waverly Tenant: New York State law does not impose any system of rules and procedures for landlords and tenants for universal use at the...

New tenant removed boat left on property from old renter while cleaning property old renter wants to make a claim who wrong?

Dear Jamestown Landlord: Your old tenant will likely make a police complaint regarding the theft of the personal possessions from their boat....

Can I sue a person who I rented a room from in their apartment.

Dear New York Tenant: Yes you may sue, if you can pull your story together to spell out the wrongful acts committed by your landlord. You may...

Can I sue my landlord for breach of contract?

Dear New Paltz Tenant: You should consult with a local attorney. Based on your statement, your landlord is in breach of the covenant of quiet...

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