Dear Mt. Vernon Co-op Owner: Ordinarily, an attorney suggestion is go to the court clerk, see the file for your case, make a photocopy in the...

Can my landlord evict me and not rent the apartment to me and not do the repairs?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Ordinarily, a landlord is not compelled to terminate an extant lease and create a new lease with the successor tenant....

Dear Medford Tenant Your landlord is barred from a rent increase greater than 5% without first providing a notification of the proposed rent...

What can I do to ensure my legal safety in a leasing contract if the new deportation law for international student is enforced?

Dear Manhattan Student: Do you know the offered lease does not contain any special terms dealing with lease cancellation at the request of the...

Dear Jamaica Executor: Make sure the fire insurance on the house, insurance for personal contents is at the allowed maximum. Document every...

Dear Dina: I am certain the fairly large and reputable company had a lawyer who looked over the sublease and located enough holes for your...

Is my home dangerous for my family?

Dear Gloversville Tenant: Your home seems unsafe to use as a dwelling. How long ago did these awful hazardous conditions first show up? You may...

Dear Albany Home Owner: Check with your local code enforcement office. It may be unlawful to divert rainwater onto a neighbor's property.

Dear Syracuse Tenant: Why delay finding a new home? You said it yourself. Your rental is not inhabitable. If you do not have a lease, you have...

Dear Centereach Tenant: A NY State law requires your landlord provide ninety days advance notification if the intent is raise the rent by more...