Can I get out of the remainder of my lease? Is there potential for me to get any past rent back from this ridiculous situation?

Dear can I get out of the remainder of my lease? If your landlord denied your request to be released from the balance of the lease after you...

Dear can I break my lease because of cockroaches? No. New York tenants are not allowed to break leases except in very special circumstances...

Can a NYC building prevent me from moving a few items out of my office if the person helping me is not a professional mover?

Dear must I use a professional mover? In a commercial tenancy the lease should detail the procedure the landlord allows for moving in and out...

If a security deposit is not refunded within 60 days in New York city, does the landlord lose the right to make any claims to it

Dear do I have right to damages? Unlike many other states, New York law does not spell out any great detail on the time allowed to make a claim...

Tree limb fell on car while trimming, pruning.

Dear are they liable? You should first contact your own insurance company and make a claim. Let your insurance figure out how the neighbor is...

My landlord is selling my rent-stabilized apartment. Can he hold open houses & if so, on weekends?

Dear landlord is selling apartment? Is your rent stabilized apartment located within a building converted to a cooperative? If so, please...

Can month t month renter change lock w/o notice, run hot water still runs cold,leave front door open all night, stomps in apt.

Dear can a month to month tenant engage in outrageous and rude conduct? No tenant is allowed to act in the manner you described. It would make...

My wife and i just found out our daughter had led poisining. Can i sue my landlord.

Dear can I sue my landlord? Keep your legal claims separate. You must determine whether the lead exposure is sufficient for a claim against...

Can we stay in our home? If so what is the next step?

Dear can we stay in our home? Your lawyer answered your question and he is fully familiar with all of the relevant facts and circumstances....

If you sue your landlord

Dear if I win do I have to move? When you win a harassment proceeding the landlord may be directed to pay a fine and will be ordered to stop...

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