What is the process to evict a tenant that lives in the same house as owner?

Dear Los Angeles landlord: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in California. I read the answer...

What can i do to ens this lease after a traumatizing fire

Dear Bronx Tenant: I am sorry to hear about your devastating loss. The last thing you probably want to hear is that you will likely require a...

Dear Southampton Tenant: Your lease may be"voidable" but it is not outright void. If the lease is"voidable" a court must determine that the...

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Dear Carteret Party Goer: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in New Jersey. You are already...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: According to the New York City Fire Code, the open fire pit, if using wood, is not legal: "***I notice that stores and...

What R my landladies obligation to the tenants n building when they have to move out to repair it? ie rehouse us, pay for move

Dear New York Tenant: Best advice. Organize a tenants association. Hire an attorney. Negotiate as a group. There are no "fixed" rules. But...

Will real estate attorney be responsible for any issues in a coop closing?

Dear New York Purchaser: Make sure you have your attorney on board to negotiate your contract. A contract negotiated with your needs in mind,...

Should I go to small claims court if i feel my landlord has stolen from me and is harrassing me?

Dear New York Tenant: Are you renting a room in another person's apartment? Is this person renting more than one room at a time in the same...

I live in an apartment in upstate NY found out landlord has no CO asked to vacate from code enforcement can I get my money back

Dear Schenectady Tenant: New York State has chosen not to empower tenants victimized by renting an "illegal" residence, with a specific law...

Dear New York Tenant: Look carefully at your written lease and make certain that the landlord did not include Internet and WiFi as services...