Hi my name is chris, i live on the forth floor of a church, and i'm being told to leave, last week a letter was given from them.

Dear tenant: If you pay rent you are a tenant. If you do not have a written lease, you are a month to month tenant. If the Church building does...

Can a eviction be carried out with out even so the landlord does not have certificate of occupancy .

There are some old buildings in New York City that are exempt from the requirement for a certificate of occupancy, until the owner performs an...

Dear asker: The short answer is that bypassing the legal process could result in the board initiating a legal proceeding against the owner for...

You must have commenced your action for money damages by means of a summons without a formal complaint, known as an "indorsement." An opposing...

Yes hi I live in nyc in a co-op i am renting it and had a question

Dear tenant: You are likely bound by the House Rules. You have multiple issues regarding the lease and your rights as a renter in the coop. You...

How can I get an individual change of address through the Post Office when a private business was operated at the address ?

Dear executor: Dealing with a change of address at the local post office can be a challenge. But there are ways to deal with the complexity of...

Dear tenant: I agree with the prior answer. New York does not allow a landlord to "evict" but a landlord may exercise legal rights in a...

What happens if my landlord doesn't give me information regarding where she is holding my security deposit?

Dear tenant: You must also obtain a legible copy of your lease. If your lease is for a period of one year or longer, your lease must be written,...

Your current lease likely will continue for the duration of the tenancy, unless you and the landlord agreed that the landlord may terminate the...

If a lawyer ask for $500 to investagate the case. then says ok come back with $2,500 the next week.

At a minimum, the lawyer has a reason to believe that at least $3000 in fees may be generated from the profession services expended on your behalf....