Is the lease binding if not signed but the landlord

Dear he called the landlord? You may not have had a proper lease. In New York, a tenancy is created when the tenant is provided with a copy of...

I applied for New York public housing and wanted to know if boys under the age of five get their own rooms when mentioned?

Dear do I get a two-bedroom apartment? Not likely as the age for a second bedroom for a one adult household appears to be six years of...

When should I to go to the court to ask for extention of termination? Is it bad record for me if I will go to the court ?

Dear when should I go to court? The court does not have any power until the landlord starts a holdover proceeding....

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Can super shut elevator, yell & threaten me?

Dear I'm a Police Officer? You should know that a belligerent person picking a fight for no legitimate reason and making threats to your...

HPD violation

Dear is there a way to dispute the violation? There is and the time to do so passed long ago. Read more about the HPD process...

Dear creates a fake for a mortgage? If you committed this crime do not advertise on AVVO. Your question suggests that you are in need of a...

Do i have to pay rent?

Dear do we have to pay rent? You described a house that is not suitable for human habitation. If you moved out, you could defend a claim for...

I just moved

Dear I just moved into an illegal basement apartment? And? Eventually you will be evicted whether or not you pay rent. Your landlord made an...

What i need to do for eviction tenant with sick child . He has a deep abnormalitys.

Dear is it a problem for eviction? It may be. The child may be considered a person with a disability and may require intervention from NYC...

Can our landlord evict us and sue us for nonpayment of rent if it was his fault he wasn't paid by Section 8?

Dear is what he is doing legal? No. It is not. A landlord with a section 8 contract is able to sue for the tenant's portion only and then after...