Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. You cannot ignore this. You have time to secure the service of an attorney to help protect your tenancy. If your...

No. That isn't likely legal even if your old lease allowed for self help at the time of tenancy termination. A month to month tenancy does not end...

The buyer went to my the condos lawyers and incurred a $500 fee. Who is responsible for this?

Dear Manhattan Condo Owner How many hours did the lawyer charge for those phone calls? What did your lawyer say about this? In any event,...

Do I have a right to stay in this basement apartment even though it’s considered illegal?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No tenant lawyer would encourage you to remain living in an illegal apartment. Due to a confluence of events, your...

Dear White Plains Tenant: Yes. This is a one of those need more than one witness to verify the complained about condition. The reason is...

Dear Gabe: I understand. Are you ready to risk moving out on your terms? Tell the unit owner to pay if you believe it is not your obligation to...

Do I have to evict my son?

Dear Niagara Falls Parent: I will change the category assigned to your question to Family. Generally, in NYS State a parent cannot use a...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: To start. your tenancy likely qualifies for a free attorney through the contracted Legal Services Providers working in NYC...

Dear Babylon Homeowner: You will need to take into account how the other members of the family handle the long drawn-out drama that is part and...

Dear Putnam County Hunter: An air rifle is a firearm in New York State: Air gun - a firearm that uses spring or compressed air (not...