Am I due a rent abatement due to loss of hot water, electricity and heat during Hurricane Sandy for my NYC apt?

Dear am I due an abatement? Yes you are. But unless the landlord (your condo owner) voluntarily consents to abate your rent, you have to elect...

Our landlord refuses to fix anything and our foundation has shifted 3 ft im not sure if she even has a certificate of occupancy?

Dear can we get any of our rent back legally? New York State does not have a law that automatically gives tenants a secure right of return of...

Can a tenent be evicted for no reason?

Dear can a tenant be evicted for no reason? Unless the tenant is rent regulated, New York law does not require that the landlord have a reason...

What should I do to have my judgement reversed or modified ? Should I try to negotiate with former landlord ?

Dear should I try to negotiate? A "judgment" is not a negotiable event. The landlord has no incentive to make a deal. Likely, your landlord will...

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I would like landord to pay for attorney fees and lost wages for going to court. What do we need to do?

Dear I would like landlord to pay for attorneys fees? I am sorry to learn of the passing of your son's dog. When you were in court, your...

Can you ask for more time after a warrant of eviction is served

Dear when do I have to be out; can I ask for more time? Call the issuing officer immediately, as your time may already be up. If you were...

Dear when do I get when a warrant of eviction is served? A warrant of eviction is not served. The sheriff serves a Notice of Eviction. Telephone...

If there are 2names on a lease and a warrant of eviction comes in only one name do both have to leave

Dear if there are two names on a lease? If your "roommate" is on the lease along with you, the "roommate" is a tenant. if the landlord initiated...

Evicting my husband.

Dear what are my rights? As the owner, you retain a paramount right to possession of any real property, subject to any right of an exiting...

Where can I find out my rights for not having heat in my apartment

Dear what are the rights of a tenant? All tenants in New York including private leasing are entitled to heat during the official heat season. In...