Does a landlord have a right to hold your deposit and rent, if hes at fault?

Dear does landlord have the right to hold the rent for the first month? In your situation, make the landlord prove his entitlement for the one...

Can I take my landlord to court for not making repairs on time and for not letting meters get read?

Dear can I take my landlord to court? Yes. There is a special court proceeding in Brooklyn Housing Court designed for tenants to sue the...

Unable to get free legal assistance so far

Dear she has a court hearing on Monday: I do not know if you meant today or a week from today. There are offices in Brooklyn that provide...

Commercial eviction?

Dear can the landlord change his mind? It is too late to go back and inform you that a person with a business and an intent to stay in business...

Will I be evicted because of non-payment of rent?

Dear will I be evicted? You will be evicted only when or if the landlord succeeds in the prosecution of a nonpayment (of rent) summary...

Dear who is responsible? The unit owner of the upstairs apartment is responsible for damage in your apartment caused by leaks from their...

What are my options?

Dear`I don't want to go to court: Perhaps I might provide an answer to your question. Your instinct is likely correct and you rented an...

Can my landlord add additional fees to a court ordered agreement and can he evict?

Dear can he legally tack on money? Only the judge has the power to modify the court order. If you believe that your landlord obtained a...

Apt flooded while i was out of town on business. becuase of this i suffered property damage. What should I do r they at fault?

Dear what should I do? Photograph, video and record as quickly as you can, the visible damage to your home and property. Telephone your...

My dangerous roommate said move out end of month but he doesn't. We have new roommate move in next month. What should we do?

Dear any advice: You delayed your right to make your unwanted roommate move out because you did not follow up on his promise to move with an...