How do I get out of my lease for a serious roach infestation when the landlord has the exterminator come?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: I doubt a Tenant Rights attorney would ever advocate the surrender of a Rent Stabilized apartment based on the nine-year...

Can I get evicted for a noise complaint

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. It is not likely your landlord could succeed in a Housing Court eviction case based upon nuisance and or objectionable...

Dear Bronx Family Member: Your statement poses many concerns relating to the wrecked private house in Staten Island. If you could explain this...

Can anyone tell me or direct me to a guide/list of landlord obligations in the Rensselaer Area of NY?

Dear UK Homeowner: You could look up the various codes (online) for Rensselaer County, narrowing your search toward the code for the city and...

Dear Williamsville Tenant: Do not give up hope. Your landlord may just be slow or is taking it for granted you will sign up again. If you need...

Can I do anything to my cousin for withholding possible inheritance property for 20 plus years where she never submitted Wills.

Dear Bronx Heir: What took so long? The only court that deals with the probate of Wills is the Surrogate's Court. You must commence a proceeding...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I gather when you wrote "Roommate" you mean a person you brought into the apartment on your own volition and not a person...

Dear Manhattan Condo Owner: Your first investigation is the Lease. What does the lease describe as obligations of tenancy? What does the lease...

My landlady is stealing my mail and the pandemic payment cards for my kids never arrived and I believe she has them?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Confirm your stimulus check was mailed to you. If so, file a complaint that you did not receive the check. The IRS may...

Can I sue an ex-partner for letting my dogs loose?

Dear Syracuse Resident: You would have a claim against a stranger who intentionally let the dogs out.