Our landlord will not let us extend our lease 15 days since it falls on 1/1 the holiday, no one will be here. what can we can ?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Does the lease really end on January 1, 2021 or end on December 31, 2020? There is a significant difference. When does...

How long in new york city can the city "plan to extend a road" that is listed on my deed but has had the "paper street "removed?

Your probably need to check this out with whatever City or State entity is in charge of the new road. There is no method to research if a time...

Does a landlord have to sign their lease, if the tenant crossed out and initialed items and signed the bottom?

Dear Islip Tenant: Without looking over the lease renewal offered that you rejected, it is impossible to know whether you declined to accept...

Discounted rent during COVID, does the difference need paid back at the end of the lease?

Dear Friend of a Manhattan Tenant: I imagine the terms of the discounted rent control whether the landlord prospectively abated and waived any...

What can I do to help my mother?

Dear Bronx Tenant: I am sorry to learn about your Mother's illness. How are your family's lease practices (sister on lease with Mother but lives...

Can a non-profit arts/performance space exist within Brooklyn's IBZ (Industrial Business Zone)?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You likely must consult a land use/zoning attorney in Brooklyn familiar with the IBZ and the zoning resolution permissible...

Dear Coram Tenant: If the lease names you along with your parents as "Tenant" and you also signed the lease, your parents did not create the...

Should I hire a private investigator?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Not in my opinion. An engineer is more capable for determining causation of shaking banging and cracks. How about letting...

Can I find and send a claim to my landlords insurance in NYC

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: A tenant secures proof of the violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code through inspections conducted by the NYC...

How do I get my deposit back if my landlord doesn't answer any of my phone calls? It's been three months.

Dear Manhattan Tenant: I am certain you paid your lawyer for professional legal services as well as for legal advice. What key piece of...