What are my rights for not being offered an extension on a current apartment lease because the building is going to condos?

Dear what are my rights? Perhaps I might help. A typical condominium conversion is controlled by the terms provided in an Offering Plan....

How do I evict my 21yr old non rent paying daughter, her boyfriend and son from my rented house in NY?

Dear how do I evict? Perhaps I might help. Your daughter is not correct. There is no six-week legal period after giving notice. She may have...

If I was illegally evicted from my apartment, thus losing my job due to court appearances. Can I sue the landlord and Marshal?

Dear can I sue the landlord and marshal? You have the right to sue for your damages as a result of an illegal eviction. You did not explain the...

Seeking for housing advice

Dear seeking: You should have a canceled check for your original security deposit and for the second deposit. Your landlord is not keeping your...

Dear Must I furnish a key to my mailbox to my roommate? Perhaps I might help. Usually, a mailbox key cannot be duplicated. Inquire from your...

How long does the landlord have to return my security deposit after I move out? I live in NYC in a rent stabilized apt.

Dear how long for the return of a security deposit? Perhaps I might help. The time for a landlord to return the security deposit follows the...

Can I force my landlord/building management to pay for treatment for a bed bug infestation?

Dear Can I force my landlord/building management to pay for treatment for a bed bug infestation? Perhaps I might help. Generally, the expense...

Dear Must I put Security Deposit from roommate (not on lease) into Escrow Account? Perhaps I might help. Return the security when the...

Can my landlord sue me if my lease expires and I don't move out and they already rented to new tenants?

Dear do they have a chance to win? The answer is yes. The landlord has a chance to win in looking to you for compensation for their loss caused...

What do I need to know as a rent stabilized tenant (22yrs) about potentially being bought out from a new landlord?

Dear what do I need to know? Perhaps I might help. You need to know that there are attorneys in New York County with special experience...