No show up at the court date of Notice of Motion, will the judge automatically grant the motion?

Dear Houston Defendant in a NY Court: You require at a minimum a consultation with a NY attorney. You did not mention how you were served with...

Where do I go to sue NYCHA?

In order to sue NYCHA you must first file a Notice of Claim. [https://comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/claims/file-a-claim/] What do...

What is the criteria for a month to month eviction? Is it only for non payment of rent?

Yes. It is "legal" for a landlord to proceed along the extremely complicated path to use a court procedure and a nonpayment summary proceeding to...

Can I sublet my bedroom and half of apartment at Fairfield complex to anyone of my choosing?

A tenant is not able to "sublet" a room within an apartment; but a tenant is entitled to have a roommate. With two tenants named on the lease, the...

Can someone remove their name from a lease as a cosigner?

It is an idle threat with no possible chance of success unless you and the landlord agree with her in a written amendment to the lease to turn the...

"Landlord" hasn't collected rent since Jan 2019. What should I do?

Dear East Elmhurst Driver Does the driveway landlord own the house? If so, you have an address to mail a check.

Dear Former Farmingdale Tenant You need to defend the lawsuit. You should reach out to a local attorney to determine if the lack of a...

Can I allow some of my friends to live in it paying for me my share of expenses? Can my sister co-owner with me of the building

Make certain the house is registered as a Multiple Dwelling; otherwise all rental tenants are immune from a lawsuit for not paying rent. This...

Can I refuse to remove my washer from my apartment?

Please see an attorney for a private confidential privilege consultation. Your attorney needs to look over your lease, the notice you received and...

Evict subtenant ?

Dear Long Island City Tenant: The bottom line is the question: "What if I will notice my landlord that I am leaving the house at the End of the...