If im renting a furnished room, can I have visitors? Or do I have to pay additional rent if a partner moves in with me?

Dear can I have visitors? Perhaps I might help. You may be living in an illegal rooming house (boarding house). A private home may not...

What do I do when landlord does not obey court stipulation?

Dear What do I do when landlord does not obey court stipulation? I might be able to help if you provide some more information. What is the date...

Roommate Non-Payment - Non-Payment Action or Holdover Action

Dear Roommate Nonpayment: When the subject matter is eviction of a roommate, you may receive as many opinions from attorneys on the options...

Can I take my cousin to court for back rent owed?

Dear can I take my cousin to court for back rent owed? Perhaps I might help. If your total claim is $5000 or less you may sue in Small Claims...

I have move in to my dad Apt, dad moved but he still pays the rent his lease is for 2 years. Can I be evicted?

Dear if my Dad has a 2 year lease can I be evicted? Perhaps I might help. The landlord may seek to terminate your father's lease because he...

Can i get out of our lease agreement if my childs lead test is above normal?

Dear mu child's lead test is above normal: I am sorry to learn about your child's problem. Your landlord is mandated by law to get the lead out....

Cured a lease default but still received lease termination notice, what happens next?

Dear what happens next? Perhaps I might help. If you had the dog companion for two years and you did not hide the dog (you stated "before...

Should I give a new lease to my commercial tenants?

Dear do I need a new lease? Perhaps I might help. Take your copy of the former owner's lease with the commercial tenant to your closing...

Dear how long? I am sorry that you lost your job. You do not need to await an eviction. In New York, the landlord and tenant proceeding...

Can i break my lease?

Dear can I break my lease? Perhaps I might help. There is no specific right to break a lease in New York. You have to insist on the Court...