Landlord never obtained CO for converting apt. to office space. Is the lease for the office void? Do I have to pay rent?

Dear landlord is holding several months security? I concur with Mr. Sokolski's response to your question; especially about hiring counsel....

2 question. 1) Can a landlord legally evict a tenant for being 5 days late with the rent?

Dear can a landlord legally evict a tenant for being five days late? A landlord cannot evict a tenant at all. Evictions in New York State...

Dear it has nothing to do with paying the rent? The persons you call "roommates" are co-tenants. They have no power over you and your relation...

Do I have a case? Is it too late?

Does my grandma have a case? She may not if the contractor had a license, she signed a contract, the work was necessary and he work was properly...

Dear what should I do? To start, you could help yourself and purchase a few inexpensive ceramic style heaters and provide some additional heat...

Dear I have raccoons in the house? Raccoons are more than annoying and terrifying; for in a house, a raccoon and its offspring, will do damage...

Can my lanlord change a rental agreement so myself & another tenant are responsible for splitting water/sewer expenses

Dear can my landlord change a rental agreement? A month to month tenancy in New York is renewed when the tenant pays the rent on the rent due...

I have a wall air conditioner unit, it is broken. I cannot use a window A/C because the windows are the old crank out style.

Dear the air conditioner is broken? Your lease must require the landlord to provide air conditioning as a required service. The usual first...

Dear if my aunt works for a lawyer? And if they agree to an attorney and client relation, does that have anything to do with you? An...

I need another order to show cause, because I apply for a one shot deal and its still pending. Should I get legal help?

Dear I need to do an Order to Show Cause? You should try to take advantage of the volunteer attorney program in Manhattan Housing...