Can I sue my landord does not step in when other tennets are making me ill

Dear can I sue my landlord? Perhaps I might help. A private nuisance action against your upstairs neighbors or a lawsuit against your landlord...

Can a landlord walk the premises without abiding by the 72 hour notice rule??

Dear Can a landlord walk the premises without abiding by the 72 hour notice rule? Perhaps I might help. Your landlord might be in breach of...

What can the landlord keep from my security deposit?

Dear what can the landlord keep? Perhaps I might help. In New York, a security deposit is not usually allowed to be applied to unpaid rent....

Dear do I have to be out by the 31st: Perhaps I might help. Just as your new tenancy begins on the first day of the month your old tenancy...

Dear does the landlord or the tenant pay for fire escape gates? Perhaps I might help. Fire escape gates are not legal in New York City if...

I am being forced by my landlord to have my microwave moved to kitchen and my fridge is this legal?

Dear landlord claims that I can not cook in that room: Perhaps I might help. Your landlord might be correct about where you should have the...

The lease agreement was never fully completed and sent in. Am I in the wrong? What can I do? Thank you so much!

Dear Nicholas: I hope all is well. Usually, in New York State, a tenant owes no obligation on a lease agreement until the lease is fully...

Can the landlord keep my deposit when I never moved in and the move-in date is in 2 months?

Dear fast forward July 4th 2012: Congratulations on your job. The landlord is required to state the type of non-refundable fees you must pay...

I'm in a bad roommate situation, I've been on the lease for 4 years, he's been recently added to the lease. Can I kick him out?

Dear can I kick him out? Perhaps I might help. You and the other tenants will need to hire an attorney to work with you and the angry...

What are my options, since this is such short notice?

Dear I don't have any written agreements: I am sorry to learn of your distress. I am not certain what you meant by your statement "I don't...