My live in boyfriend intentionally ripped my banister off of my stairs after threatening to destroy property in my home.

No. The police were not right. You are likely a victim of domestic violence. Threatening to destroy your home and starting to do so, is sufficient...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant "What can I do"? Your ex researched the legal right to remain in your apartment, so she knows you have no good options....

Due to the pandemic, I cannot pay my rent this month. The landlord shut off the water to my washing machine. Is that legal?

Dear Albany Tenant: Banning you from use of the washing machine in your apartment is illegal. That is akin to a wrongful or illegal eviction. A...

Is it legal for a landlord to hold onto security deposit until they find another tenant?

Dear Syracuse Tenant: No. Ordinarily, it is not legal to withhold return of the tenant security deposit longer than 14 days after the end of a...

Can we file complaint or sue against an AG assistant who once helped represent criminal case on my fiancé?

You seemingly have evidence that your fiancé's attorney disclosed confidential privileged communications with family members. That is a breach of...

How pays for the bill?

Dear Syracuse Tenant Even if the repair to the tree-damaged fence is a responsibility of the landlord, and your lease made the maintenance of...

Dear Manhattan Homeowner You could do so, but you have no method to enforce in event of a breach by the tenant.

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Dear Brentwood Homeowner: All "nonessential" litigation in New York State including commencing new lawsuits halted for a few months. But all...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Yes. That is true. If the apartment is Rent Stabilized the controlling statute and regulations allow only for lease...

Dear Canton Homeowner: Yes. If your son does not return the personal property that is a basis for a lawsuit. If your son damaged or destroyed...