I have a tenant who owes me rent and nimo . the nimo is in my name can I have it shut off while hes still there?

Dear Troy Homeowner: Cutting off the power when the account is in the owner's name is a violation of law and may count as an unlawful, wrongful...

An 8 bedroom illlegal apartment in Brooklyn

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you are certain the basement apartment is illegal and you know you cannot stay and you want to be in position to save a...

I am living in Brooklyn NY, I got an eviction notice from the court for 60 days. I need some more time.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Requesting additional time to be able to move depends on how you requested a longer stay of execution of the warrant of...

Dear Geneva Tenant: Are your next door neighbors adults or juveniles like your son? The landlord makes the rules of the house. There is no law...

What can I do if my landlord doesn't fix 3 broken windows and several painted shut windows in the apt I am renting?

Dear Geneva Tenant: You are not expected to live with these problems. New York State enacted the Warranty of Habitability in 1975. Since then,...

Dear Geneva Tenant: Unfortunately, New York State has not provided a penalty for failure to disclose the potential presence of lead paid. The...

Can I file another order to show cause (to vacate judgment), and put in an answer to meet before the judge?

Dear New York Defendant: You did not describe the nature of the underlying claim in the lawsuit where the court entered a default judgment. When...

What happens if a tenant says they never got any kind of notice to appear for the 1st court date?

Dear Hempstead landlord: If you are the same as the other Hempstead landlord who posted a number of similar questions, then you already know the...

Am I entitled to my security deposit? - NYC

Dear New York Tenant: Your statement is confusing. A New York landlord is not allowed to interfere or mess with a tenant's selection of a...

Evicting a tenant who has renovated a rental unit in exchange for reduced rent. Would be thankful for any feedback!

Dear New York Landlord: Where is this apartment located with a backyard and some weed? In Manhattan? I would need to review the lease, the...