Dear Manhattan Tenant: What prompted you now to ask about paying one month's rent with the security deposit two years ago? An NYC landlord...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Good to know that even if your landlord added the utility charges to your current rent account, you cannot face a rent...

There is no requirement to notarize a lease. If you do not want to do business with this landlord inform the utility company you did not authorize...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: If you seek personal tailor-made legal advice whether you are situated to change the locks and force out the unwanted...

Dear Manhattan Landlord The tenant is not obligated to request the return of the tenant security deposit. You automatically invite the...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Good to know that even if your landord added the utility charges to your current rent account, you cannot face a rent...

No. Harassment is a criminal act. There is no civil Harassment in New York. "Housemates" is not a legal status or relationship.

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Generally, there is no special right for a Rent Stabilized tenant to name a family member as a co-tenant or add to a...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Generally, there is no special right for a Rent Stabilized tenant to name a family member as a co-tenant or add to a...

Please read this statute to add to your knowledge base of tenant rights. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP/227-E Please expand...