Dear Endicott Tenant It is illegal to lock you out from your home. The lockbox must be defective. You likely have a tenancy right to deny...

Do I have a right to expect to be compensated for negligent damage to my home?

Dear Flushing Tenant Your landlord is entitled to money damages for the neighbor breaking through the common wall. The neighbor owes you if the...

The property manager took over $2,000 of belongings from the tenant's room due to owning rent. Do they have the right to do so?

That is illegal. It is a crime. Contact police. Reach out to the NYS Attorney General.

Dear Bronx Owner Usually, there is no method to alter a share certificate and proprietary lease without following the cooperative rules for...

Congressman of new York?

Staten Island is represented by a member of the Republican Party. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/statenislandcb1/resources/elected-officials.page

Which court in Queens do I file a civil complaint against ConEd?

Hire an electrician to confirm the landlord is stealing electric service that runs through your meter, provide the report to the utility and NYPD....

Dear Brooklyn Landlord You pose multiple questions about the trouble you have with your tenants. There are no simple solutions. No response...

Dear Purchaser Discuss the mortgage contingency clause in the contract with your lawyer.

Does the updated security deposit timeline apply to my lease?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: NYC Rent Stabilized tenants must return an acceptance of the offer of Renewal Lease within 60 days: "...If you wish to...

Dear Utica Tenant: The super may be correct or may be wrong; and one way to check this out is contact Utica Fire Department. There is a huge...