Dear Elmira Tenant NY housing law does not require a judge to sign a tenancy termination notification. But your landlord cannot end the...

How do I know if my sub-landlord is scamming me?

Dear Manhattan Students Likely you were scammed. There is no such thing as a legal sublease in NYC without prior written approval by the...

Should parents charge a child rent. If yes, then what percent of the child's income.

Dear Brooklyn Parent: Charging rent for a child to reside in the Family Home is antithetical to the obligation of the parent to support the...

Do I need to pay follow ups? (Ontario Canada)

Dear Dog Owner: Do you mean the other dog resides with its owner in Ontario? You reside with your dog in Ontario? You and the other party reside...

Dear Jamaica Litigant: Did you go to the same courthouse that sent the letter to you? Did you serve your answer upon the Plaintiff's attorney...

Dear Brooklyn Litigant: On determination of a properly filed and submitted Motion for Leave to Reargue, the Judge may deny the request to...

Can a judge compel a respondent to deposit money with the clerk of the court where improper service is alleged?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: What occurred after Judge Wang directed the rent deposit as a condition of staying the Petitioner from securing an...

How can i get a police report to prove that i am the next of kin?

I do not know why the bank believes NYPD have to do a family tree to verify you are the only potential heir of the deceased account holder. You...

Can I break my lease without paying a penalty if I have multiple issue in the unit?

Dear Manhattan Tenant You need to articulate that the defective conditions you describe rendered the apartment uninhabitable, that you provided...

Ceiling is leaking in condo rental, who is responsible?

Dear Manhattan Condo Tenant The only tenant and landlord relationship with a rented unit in a condominium is between the parties on the lease....