In New York, a breach of contract claim lapses after six years when the non-breaching party does not sue. It is possible to revive a debt barred by...

Your landord is a criminal cutting the power to the apartment whether you are in Court or not. This is treated as an Illegal Eviction by police...

You need a consultation with an SLA specialist. The rules are not obvious to lawyers without this special form of law practice.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You, the abuser, and the landlord sign a written amendment to the lease to remove your name as a co-tenant.

No. The eviction procedure is more complex. Usually, the Housing Company must secure a certificate of eviction from the supervising agency, either...

Dear Floral Park Tenant: You may already have tenancy rights. A New York landlord has no power to annul a lease. The lease and all personal and...

Dear Manhattan Tenant Only your lease can tell you what you need to do and the precise manner to exercise your option to renew. New York State...

Dear Merrick Home Owner You likely are better off with an attorney since the eviction court is complex and slow. Your description suggests...

Please consult an attorney because you are already in jeopardy with an existing Housing Court case. Discovery is a tricky process. As a tenant, you...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Some landlords, perhaps even your landlord, play stupid games because there is no downside to driving a tenant crazy. You...