Dear Manhattan Tenant: Unless the landlord already countersigned and returned a fully executed copy of the renewal lease for the lease term...

Can I build my own rent control into a lease agreement with a landlord?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Yes, you could do so; as long as the landlord agrees. A market rate tenant has little to no leverage to induce a landlord...

This is a UK law. Not in use in NYS and USA.

Owner of apartment passed away. My mom was her roommate now what?

Why would your mother meet with the Superintendent? All the super would do is tell her she cannot remain in the apartment since "the estate of the...

Legal document for paying off

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You require a surrender agreement. The legal document describes the consideration tendered in exchange for a voluntary...

Dear West Islip Resident Stalking is criminal conduct, and police should accept a complaint from you about the stalker. It appears you have a...

How to proceed in small claims if the defendant moves?

Dear Chenango Forks Resident Not likely since Broome County Small Claims Court will not have legal power over a defendant residing beyond the...

Can my friend evict someone only with SSN?

Your friend must know the tenant's name and address to serve a tenancy termination notice in the manner stated in the lease. In any case, the...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: New York Housing Law does not provide a statutory obligation for a landlord to provide a reference letter (good guy)...

Dear Fresh Meadows Tenant: Your prior 3 months billed for gas utility may be estimated; ConEd came to the house, read the meter, and charged for...