Can a harassment suit be filed against a manager at an apartment for constantly trying to evict someone for every little thing?

Dear Clay Resident: If your father's senior apartment complex is supervised by an agency of the State of New York, such as New York State...

House owner

Dear Rochester Home Owner: In order to have your wife pay rent, you need a rental agreement. If she is amenable, then she may pay rent. If you...

Dear Pittsburgh Home Owner: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Pennsylvania. As in any defect...

Can I be fined and sent to jail for not having smoke n carbon monoxide detectors in a home I don't own? Especially if theyshowed

Dear Valley Stream Tenant: An Internet answer cannot do you any good with the exposure you have. You must hire an attorney to help you extract...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: A tenant in a New York Housing Court nonpayment proceeding is allowed one "no strings attached" adjournment for ten days...

Dear Harrison Tenant: A New York landlord may "terminate" a month to month tenancy, outside New York City, with a one month notice. The...

Is it legal to

Dear Tenant: What do you mean? Present a phony utility bill for a roommate's share? A tenant in New York is allowed one roommate only.

What can I do if anything for second hand smoke coming in to my house?

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner: Yes you can do something. You should not feel as though someone is smoking in your home. New York City recognizes...

Dear Brooklyn Mitchell-Lama Apartment Applicant: HPD may pass on the application, as presented, or do the work of the management company on its...

How do I deal with noisy next door neighbor?

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner: I take it that you mean that your neighbor owns the adjacent house and your backyards are side by side. If you have...