How do I document a discount my landlord gave me while I also sign a NYC rent-stabilized lease that has original, higher, rent?

Dear Manhattan Tenant A lease renewal for a Rent Stabilized tenancy is always at the legal rent. Your rent concession is stated in a...

Signed a Cancellation Lease Rider - when time came, it was refused. Do I get paid rent money back from the last few months?

Dear Manhattan Tenant Your right to recovery depends on the deal you made with the landlord when released from the lease, the terms of the...

Advice on negotiation tactics with the landlord to abate office rent during NYS Covid shutdown.

Dear Manhattan Office Tenant There are numerous facts to assemble ahead of a negotiation. Foremost is the lease. The terms and conditions of...

Do I have to share my rent stabilized apartment common areas evenly with my roommate?

Dear Manhattan Tenant Hallways are never safe for storing boxes. I gather you do not have a written agreement with the roommate. The "ad" does...

No. You need to obtain legal authority to administer the estate. Without a written will, the real and personal property that is outside the Trust,...

Dear Manhattan Tenant Why do you have more than one Roommate? The Statute allows one named tenant on a lease [master tenant] to one additional...

How to get rid of a piano that's not mine?

What do you mean by the next person in charge? If that person is the "new" owner secure a transfer of the piano to you. If you intend to donate,...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You and your other neighbors should get in touch with your local member of the NYC City Council. Office staff usually are...

Landlord and tenant dispute

Dear Far Rockaway Tenant: The lease would indicate if the tenant is responsible for the terrace door lock. Most residential leases do not pass...

Dear Manhattan Homeowner: Because your ex sued you the question is do you have a defense? Do you have counterclaims? It would surely seem so,...