Rent an unfurnished room in 1 fam. dwlg by sharing in the utility and cable tv expenses. how do I protect my personal property

Dear Tenant: What made you believe that the landlord could take your personal property? Isn't that stealing? Do you pay "rent" and a share of...

Won in small claims court but not payment yet

Dear Small Claims Court Judgment Creditor: It should not have been a surprise the debtor did not pay the judgment. You had to sue to get your...

I just found out im living in a illegal basement with a boiler, no fire alarms/escapes, and I don't even have a lease?

Dear Tenant: You may be surprised that you were rented an illegal dwelling; but your landlord had to know he gave you a death trap, instead of a...

My father=in=law has my wedding ring and will not return it what can i do ?

Dear Ring Owner: I was sorry to read your two postings about the ring. You did not mention in this posting that your husband pawned the ring...

Is there a way to open a business in a residential area after a Grandfather Clause has been "broken".

Dear Owner? Hire an attorney to review your plan for a business in a residential zone in Eastchester. Meanwhile become familiar with the...

How long does it take for tenants to be evicted on a forcloser

Dear Tenant: It takes longer than the usual eviction. Read about your rights as a tenant...

Dear Tenant: You may have no right to recover for the expense in repairing the landlord's door lock. New York law does not support a tenant's...

My landlord sent me a petition letter to vacate i live on the second floor of a single fam house thats rent illegal my options r

Dear Tenant: Do you mean that you were served with a notice of petition and petition in a summary holdover proceeding in Brooklyn Housing...

Is it legal to bring weapons across the border?

Dear Asker: Your question to start is vague considering the complex nature involved. Canada has stricter laws for handguns than most of the USA...

Dear Owner: There is no guarantee that you will recover the money, but would it be reasonable to try to win it back with a Small Claims lawsuit?...