In The County of Queens, NY is it legal for two adults and three children to occupy a one bedroom apartment. Max sf=800sf.

Dear Rego Park Tenant: New York City Occupancy Standards require at least 80 square feet of living space per adult person....

Dear Lynbrook Home Owner: Before you sue the neighbor, make certain of the facts involving the tree and damage to your property, as at some...

Dear Forest Hills Tenant: Your neighbors' nationality has nothing to do with their conduct as tenants and as neighbors in an apartment building,...

I signed a sublease contract and just received notice of eviction..not from an attorney, that goes against my sublease contract.

Dear New York Tenant: Notices of termination are issued by a landlord, not by the landlord's attorney. A notice of termination issued by the...

My motion was heard by judge. He didn't make decision immediately. How long does it take judge to make a decision normally?

The standards and practices in place for Justices in the Supreme Court New York County provide for a decision within sixty...

Dear New York Tenant: Are you living in a house or an apartment? Most New York residential leases prohibit a tenant subletting the rented...

I have signed a lease but have not recieved keys and have not moved in and the lease is dated July 1st can i cancel

Dear Indianapolis Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Indiana. Among the obligations owed...

What can be done about an ex land lord who opened the ex tenants mail and signed the ex tenants insurance check and cashed it?

Dear Buffalo friend: Your friend's former landlord likely committed state and federal crimes. The crime victim does not need to identify the...

Am I in breach of lease? Can I ask for moving expenses?

Dear Mayer Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Arizona. You may have a greater defense...

Is there a way to extend a 7 day eviction if all rent is paid and it is a tenant to tenant issue.

Dear Lexington Friend: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Kentucky. Hire an attorney right away....