Dear Manhattan Plaintiff: I imagine an attorney would hope to know more about the "multiple unique acts of fraudulent inducement" before...

Dear Farmingdale Tenant The way you described the turnover of the apartment, it isn't legal to confiscate the tenant security deposit for...

Dear Syracuse Tenant: Is this dwelling a new construction? A private house? An apartment? Is there a Certificate of Occupancy? Did you discuss...

When I signed my lease.

Dear Ava Tenant: You probably should show the lease to a lawyer. Based on your description, your landlord consented to a monthly rent reduction...

Can a warrant be issued for not appearing at small claims court. ?

Dear White Plains Seller: Small Claims Court may issue a money judgment so the buyer may recover the money from the fraudulent sale. Your seller...

Dear Albany Tenant Likely it is not legal to deny you entering into a new tenancy with two ESA dogs, but it may be legal for the landlord to...

I live with someone, he wants to end our relationship but I have co-signed the home equity, if I go on the deed will that prote?

Dear Orchard Park Resident: Based only on your limited statement (no review of documents, such as deed, loan documents), your financial...

Can my landlord come onto my side of the property before an eviction?

Dear Staten Island Tenant: I am not certain what you meant by "...saw your landlord on our side of the property." The lease alone controls the...

What can I do to have my tenant moved out?

Dear Manhattan Former Homeowner: Since you "recently sold my house" the tenant is beyond your reach. The new owner alone is authorized by the...

Is there anything I can do?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you play this serious problem out to its "legal" conclusion, no one wins, everyone loses, and NYCHA gets the apartment....