Can a Landlord take me to court to evict me if the dwelling is illegal and the home is in foreclosure?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If the paper taped to the door is a termination of tenancy notice, then the court will not have a record of the notice and...

Eviction Process Help Needed Immediately

Dear Elmhurst Tenant: You may verify the existence of a warrant of eviction at the Housing Court Clerks office at Queens Housing Court. You need...

What I have to do in my situation ? Who can help me?

Dear Brooklyn landlord: You must realize that with all these responses you did not receive an answer because your question is not clear. If...

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Dear Brooklyn Cooperator: The nature of the 7A proceeding is that the ordinary balance of power in an apartment building may shift to the...

I have been living in a one bed room apartment for over six years I have three kids nycha still didn't transfer me what can I do

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: NYCHA has an internal process for selecting tenants with special needs. You should try to find out about that process. As...

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I am being evicted,judge gave me 60days. now this is on my record I cant find a place & need more time. Will judge grant me?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You cannot ask a stranger in an online public forum if you should go to a shelter. Perhaps you should go to another...

I signed a lease with my friend the past two months ive been paying he hasnt what rights do i have against eviction?

Dear Schenectady Tenant: You owe the monthly rent to the landlord. Your co-tenant owes the monthly rent to the landlord, The landlord likely...

How do I report someone renting a condo without a permit

Dear Brookhaven Condo Owner: The first approach is to the Board of Managers of the condominium and to the management company. You could also...

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Can my landlord enforce something that was not agreed upon in the lease?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: The landlord cannot add a provision or subtract a provision to the lease without a written modification signed by both you...

Co-Op Legal Proceedings against delinquent shareholder tenants - Do other shareholders have a right to this information?

Dear New York Cooperator: Shareholders who do not pay maintenance jeopardize the financial health of the apartment corporation. The Board is...