Renting an apartment to a relative in a 2 family house not sure if it is a 3 family so apt might be illegal. don't have a lease

Dear Renting an apartment to a relative in a 2 family house not sure if it is a 3 family so apt might be illegal. don't have a lease: Hello. I...

I have a question about New York City Tenacity Law. No lease but refuses to leave residence

Dear Question about New York City Tenancy Law. No lease but refuses to leave residence: Hello. I may be able to help you learn about your...

Temp. Walls in NYC Apt.

Dear Temp. Walls in NYC Apt. Hello. I may have information for you. You must review your lease or lease rider for a specific term or article...

Rent Stabilized Lease Buyout or Sublet

Dear Rent Stabilized Lease Buyout or Sublet: The general proposition is that a rent stabilized tenant creates jeopardy for the tenancy when the...

Can a potential landlord back of a rental agreement?

Dear Can a potential landlord back out of a rental agreement? In New York State, the legal standard for proving the existence of a lease, is...

Can I have a roommate in my dad's coop?

Dear Can I have a roommate in my dad's coop? You should examine the proprietary lease for restrictions on the expression "immediate family" as...

Lease terminated last month. I moved out per the termination date. Roommate was suppose to sign a new lease, but failed to.

Dear Lease Terminated Last Month: Your last lease likely makes you as responsible for the landlord's attorney's fees as is your co-tenant. That...

Can my landlord ask for 15 years of additional security deposit all at once upon renewal of the lease?

Hello. I hope that my answer will help you. If you are a rent stabilized tenant, you may inquire at the Brooklyn office of the New York State...

Selected as the best answer

Hello. I hope to help you. In general, leases in New York are for precise terms with specific start and end dates. A common lease is for a one-year...

Can a landlord evict a tenant simply because they want to move in

Hello. You should offer more information for an answer. In any situation, you have the right to defend an eviction proceeding in court. You should...