My roommate haven't been paying rent for about 3 month now and refuses to leave the apt. What should I do?

Dear My roommate haven't been paying rent for about 3 month now and refuses to leave the apt. What should I do: You have a serious problem...

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Can a lease be "terminated" early if apt is found to be illegal?

Dear Can a lease be "terminated" early if apt is found to be illegal: Recently the City of New York began an organized effort to find "illegal"...

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Dear How many people can legally live in a one bedroom apt in NYC: You should be allowed to have your adult son reside with you. Your son is a...

Overstayed lease... Management seeking whole years rent!

Dear Overstayed lease... Management seeking whole years rent!: I have to agree with the attorney who first answered the question. Your story is...

Has to move out in a few days but the elevator since almost 3 months

Dear Has to move out in a few days but the elevator since almost 3 months: Your lease will end even if the elevator is not working. You must ...

What action can be taken against the renter who refuses to move by the end of an informal agreement?

Dear What action can be taken against the renter who refuses to move by the end of an informal agreement: The "informal agreement" if it contains...

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Res. Tnt did not pay this month's rent/said he's vacating at end of mos. Said to use securty dep. Problem: Apt. damages

Dear said to use security deposit. Problem: Apt. damages: Although the special proceeding utilized in New York for an owner to regain possession...

My tenant moved out and used last month rent as with security deposit. new tenant has informed of damages, do i have any

Dear My tenant moved out and used last month rent as with security deposit: You will have a better claim against the former tenant if you...

How to break a lease on an apartment

Dear How to break a lease on an apartment: Generally, in New York, unless a lease specifies the means for the tenant to voluntarily choose to...

Unnamed on lease but im the only one working and cant afford to pay back rent owed

Dear Unnamed on lease but im the only one working and cant afford to pay back rent owed: The three day notice is required before your...