Landlord trespass/entry notice

Dear Clayton New York Tenant: The landlord should not do any work to the home's chimney or flue. This type of work is a specialty and only...

Do I have to use the co-ops property manager to change name on my deed

Dear Jamaica Coop Owner: An apartment corporation is limited to the proprietary lease in changing the names of the existing leaseholders and...

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Can I hold tenants responsible for damage to a new track for a new sliding door though I did not do walk-through with them?

Dear Roslyn Heights Landlord: Usually, the security account cannot be invaded during the term of the tenancy, as the security is applied on the...

Hi. We rent an office suite in a building and we recently had another office move in several months ago. Our landlord recently g

Dear East Islip Tenant: There is no "law." New York State allows commercial landlords and tenants to make their own "law" about their tenancy...

If my former tenant did not provide a forwarding address, what is the best way to notify them regarding their security deposit?

Dear Syracuse Landlord: You may have misread the statute, as the return period is 21 days, not two weeks, and the actual statute is Section 27-...

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What is the safest method to receive a cash settlement from a landlord when deciding to agree to surrender keys and vacate?

Dear New York Tenant: The "safest" way is for the settlement fund sent to the landlord's attorney's special trust account, and for the...

Dear Hempstead Landlord: Yes. There is likelihood the case will adjourn again if the tenant's lawyer requests an adjournment. You or if you hire...

For apartments that are not rent stabilized must renewal tenants sign smoke alarm and mold riders?

Dear New York Tenant: If you are uncertain about the two new riders the landlord added to the renewal lease, please allow an attorney to review...

Dear Lynbrook Landlord: You really do not have to worry about the days that count, because the Sheriff will not conduct the execution of the...

Guest becoming a tenant

Dear Flushing Tenant: You play with fire when you trick your "guest" into becoming a tenant. Your text messages are not a rental agreement....