What is the time frame do i have to wait for my security deposit after moving out?

Dear Tenant: It sure seems that your landlord stole your security. The money tendered for a security deposit at the start of a tenancy is your...

Dear Property Owner: Easement litigation in New York State is complex and does not often end without a court decision or a ruling from an...

Can I be taken to housing court and counterclaim when lease says I forego counterclaim right?

Dear Tenant: Lease provisions that intend to thwart a tenant right provided by the statutory warranty of habitability are void as being against...

Could I have a case for a harassment? My neighbor falsely accuses me of things and calls the cops on me for no reason.

Dear Neighbor: New York State does not recognize a civil cause of action for harassment. New York does recognize crimes called disorderly...

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Can we sued my landlord for 20 month gas leak in my apartment?

Dear Tenant's Nephew: You have demonstrated that there exist facts that may be presented in a complaint in a lawsuit initiated by your uncle and...

LI, NY: how much time does a landlord of a private home rental with an annual lease need to give the tenant of a rent increase?

Dear Tenant: There is no New York law that intervenes in private landlord and tenant matters, when it comes to "notice" about a rent increase in...

Can my landlord get away without providing me with a mailbox?

Dear Tenant: First review your lease to discover if you covered this subject. If not, visit your local post office. Inform the post master...

Is it NY law that a dog must be leashed at all times when outside?can i call police if dog running free on others property?

Dear Asker: This is the link to leash rules in Port Jervis, New York: http://ecode360.com/10913785 Good luck.

How can I have my roommate evicted with no lease?

Dear Roommate: If the "roommate" who owes Con Ed, is the "tenant"; meaning, the person who has the lease, and you do not have a lease relation...

If there is an A/C leak that damages renter's property, who pays for the damages of the personal property?

Dear Tenant: Look first at your lease to learn if this situation is covered. A landlord is not usually liable for a tenant's loss, unless the...