Dear I rent an apartment in upstate NY. When can the landlord turn my heat off? All utilities are included. Your landlord cannot shut off your...

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Tenanant-Landlord case

Dear Tenant-Landlord case: Your landlord cannot pass on to you the landlord's legal responsibility to provide a home for you that is fit for...

Can a landlord specify when you have to give your 30 day notice or they will keep the security deposit?

Dear Can a landlord specify when you have to give your 30 day notice or they will keep the security deposit? Your landlord cannot dictate to you...

Horrible roommate lessor

Dear Horrible roommate lessor: In order to protect your belongings, and if you hope to see your possessions again, do not waste time. Go to...

My daughter was evicted in 2008. Landlord has now surfaced and is looking for back rent. can he do this?

Dear My daughter was evicted in 2008. Landlord has now surfaced and is looking for back rent. can he do this? Your daughter should retain an...

Landlord claiming rent not paid + not fixing apartment issues

Dear Landlord claiming rent not paid + not fixing apartment issues: Do not ignore the “eviction notice.” Unless you have already been to court...

Am I entitled any money back from an Apartment rental?

Dear Am I entitled any money back from an Apartment rental? In New York State, the general proposition is that at the start of a lease, all rent...

Dear Can my landlord cut off my lights if he's trying to illegally evict me? Perhaps I might help. Your landlord is "illegally" evicting you if...

3 day notice received yesterday. landlord did say he would meet to discuss issue but never showed. didnt return our calls

Dear 3 day notice received yesterday. landlord did say he would meet to discuss issue but never showed. didn’t return our calls: The missed...

Can i break my lease before i move in if I find out that the apartment is an illegal conversion? can i request another unit

Dear Can i break my lease before i move in if I find out that the apartment is an illegal conversion? can i request another unit? I will try to...