How can a landlord be made to cease and desist?

Dear how can I stop this eviction? I do not want to provide false hope for you as you are clearly battling a force not ordinarily encountered....

Received a 5 Day Notice on 10/24, paid rent today and included fee with delivery confirmation for 11/2, will I still be evicted?

Dear will they evict me? Not likely because you paid the rent before the landlord could start a court proceeding. Housing Court in Manhattan was...

Dear who is responsible? The village likely has or will set a policy for all persons in similar situation as you cannot be the only homeowner...

Can lease be broken if moving out of state?

Dear can I break a lease? New York State does not provide grounds for breaking a lease except in very special circumstances enumerated by...

Legal Advice on they are selling my apt housein ny. What are my rights regarding moving. I plan on leaving my July 1.

Dear what are my rights? First you should read up on your legal rights as a New York tenant...

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How much time can you get when evicted through no fault of your own and have a child. New buyer.

Dear the landlord is selling? You have to be aware that no one, the old landlord or the new owner, may simply make you leave. You cannot be made...

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I had a friend at my house for two days and she was kicked out but she left her belongings and a cat what can i do legally

Dear what can I legally do? You should explain who and how your wife's friend was kicked out, unless you did. No one else, , especially the...

What can we do about a landlord that is using the right to inspect apartment every 3 months as a way to intimidate/harass

Dear landlord has targeted us? Even a relative landlord cannot harass a tenant. Your problems are complex. You could hire an attorney and decide...

Neighbor's lawn is high and the shrubs need to be trimmed

Dear who pays the bill? You did not mention if your neighbor thanked you for voluntarily taking care of his property. If you contracted for...

Is there a way to find out if my roommate is overcharging us for rent?

Dear how can I find out? One way to find the rent is to call the management company and inquire. If the apartment is Rent Stabilized inquire...