Can I sue my upland neighbor for storm water runoff?

Dear Roslyn Home Owner: You should consult with an engineer or landscape designer. The neighbor is not ordinarily responsible for water that...

Property management treated very badly, did not pay back security deposit and extra rent. What can we do in NY?

Dear Schenectady Tenant: You could sue in Small Claims Court to recoup the extra money taken by the landlord. You could complain to the NY State...

Dear Suagarties Tenant: The new statute did not impact leases made before the effective date of the statute; and so, the NYS Department of...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: A landlord has very little authority over any tenant's visitors or guests and over occupants. Until NYPD makes an arrest...

Dear Rochester Property Owner: Usually, the municipal code enforcement office, or Buildings Department, or Housing Department, or a local Fire...

Can my new condo tenant back out of the lease before moving in due to a false advertising claim?

Dear Manhattan Condo Owner: The new State law, overrides, the standard "As Is" clause contained in a lease. "...(c) After initial lease...

Can my new condo tenant back out of the FULLY EXECUTED lease before moving in due to a false advertising claim?

Dear Manhattan Condo Owner: The new State law, overrides, the standard "As Is" clause contained in a lease. "...(c) After initial lease...

I rented single family home to family. They have allowed more friends to stay in basement. I want basement evicted

Dear Jamaica Landlord: If the lease for the tenants is for the full house, the only legal path toward eviction of the eight basement occupants...

How do I request to break a lease before the end of my lease term?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you are a financial victim of the pandemic, there is a new statewide law (Known as the Tenant Safe Harbor Act) that...

What is Local Law 1932-A in NY? Can an LLC file for bankruptcy without affecting the members personal credit and stuff?

Dear LES Bar/Restaurant Owner: You were illegally evicted. You need a lawyer. You don't need to worry about a landlord counterclaim, you need to...