Getting copy of original lease

Dear Manhattan Tenant There is no statute compelling providing another copy of the original lease to a tenant when the tenant misplaced or lost...

Do I have a strong case against city or HPD

Dear Manhattan Property Owner You will need to state facts not legal conclusions. There is no way to assess your claim without knowing what...

Can I keep or deposit both checks the one receives one the 6 and the one 21st? If I keep these checks, what will happen?

Your case may be challenged based on accepting rent after January 18, 2020 if you received the January 21, 2020 check before you filed the Petition...

How to evict my older sister from my two family home in brooklyn, ny?

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner Your ability to employ a standard eviction proceeding depends on the relationships with your mother, your mother and...

Dear Binghamton Property Owner: OK. So what is the point in posting the question? The code enforcement officer told you to turn over a key. Its...

How how do I file to compel a tenant to put the power bill in their name, according to the lease, or evict them?

Dear Binghamton Property Owner: Your lease clause to the extent of allowing an expense incurred to count as "added" rent, is not valid any...

Is my previous property manager being unfair in demanding this huge month to month rent?

Dear Painted Post Tenant: Everything you described about moving out at the end of the lease seems wrong and you have sound reason to suspect...

Can I face eviction if I get a cat? I rent from a family member in New York State (not city) and have not signed a lease.

Dear Herkimer Tenant You could consider sparing yourself some home life turmoil clearing up with your mother if you have permission to share...

New York State Real Property and Personal Property question

Anyone may report dogs running free to the animal control officer.

If you signed a lease and after six months and never resigned are you obligated to follow the lease guidelines?

Yes. Until the tenant and landlord make a new written agreement the tenancy continues based on the same terms and conditions of the expired lease.