How much doe it cost to file an eviction notice in New York?

Without you describing the form of eviction proceeding (nonpayment or holdover), the basic costs are the local court's filing fees, the costs for...

Can a lessor withhold part of my security deposit for damages to the tenant's personal property?

Dear New York Tenant: This may depend on the lease provision (your sublease) and the security deposit provision. If this was a sublease for...

How long do i have to store a washer and dryer for a previous tenant in New York state

Dear Hinsdale Landlord: New York State chose to allow landlords like you, to risk lawsuits over the disposition of left behind tenant property,...

Can I break a joint lease if my roommate made the apartment unlivable for me?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: New York State law does not provide a right to a tenant to "break" a lease due to a difficult relationship with a...

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Do i pay rent late fees and legal fee.

Dear Bronx Tenant: The only real amount that counts is the amount of the "judgment." The judgment may include rent, late fees, legal fees. This...

I try to workout the rent i own with the landlord manger but she took to me to houing court .do i have to pay legal fee.

Dear Bronx Tenant: The only real amount that counts is the amount of the "judgment." The judgment may include rent, late fees, legal fees. This...

Can i sue my ex-boy for his part of the rent?

Dear Bronx Tenant: Your co-tenant is equally responsible with you for all the rent every month. You likely would be happy if he contributed half...

What are the requirements to a tenant of a landlord on commercial property in nyc, is the dor required to be locked?

Dear Commercial tenant: it is not uncommon for entrance doors in commercial buildings remain open during normal business hours. But the building...

How long will the judge possibly give this tenant to get out of house? I want possession of property not fighting for back rent

Dear Elmont Landlord: Judges do not just "give" adjournments. Someone, the landlord or the tenant must make an "application" to the court and...

Dear Flushing shareholder: You are a member of a cooperative. You and other shareholders are free to elect directors friendly to dog ownership....