Dear Hopeful New York Tenant: A lease does not automatically or by operation of law fall through only because the landlord did not deliver the...

What is the quickest way to get my roommate out of my apt?

Dear New York Tenant: New York does not provide a quick way to do an eviction proceeding, so if you rely upon "easiest" then you may follow the...

How can i get all state driving record abstract for past 13 years? I have lived in 3 different states: NY, WI and OH

Dear New York Driver: New York DMV allows a licensed driver to order the abstract online, after successful completion of a registration and...

Won in L/T court. Other side put in a ORDER TO SHOW Cause on a order done 6 plus months ago. Make sense? Only way to be served?

Dear Patchogue Landlord: An Order to Show Cause is issued by a judge, so to that extent it is legal. The Court has not decided to grant relief,...

The owners of the house that I rent are attempting to keep the deposit. There is no damage to the home. What are my options?

Dear Columbus Tenant: I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in Georgia. The landlord is not allowed to keep the...

Have a verbal agreement w/parents to pay rent for 1yr. they want to move and break it, can I go after them for remaining money?

Dear Florida Landlord: I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in Florida. You must consult with a local attorney to...

Dear Niagara Falls Tenant: You are correct. The landlord is required to provide a working heat and hot water system for the home to be habitable...

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What should I do next?

Dear Dansville Home Owner: Check the vehicle registration and NYS Inspection stickers. If current, the NYS DMV should have a current address for...

I received a notice of petition. What could i say in the order to show cause?

Dear New York Tenant: You do not Answer a Petition with an Order to Show Cause. And you do not intentionally default to receive an eviction...

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The tenants lease has ended and they have remained as a month to month.

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: New York law provides that on the expiration of a written lease for a specific term (this does not apply to rent...