Can I sue my landlord?

Dear Bronx Tenant Who has forced you to stay in the condemned building? If the City condemned the structure there must be a vacate order...

Dear Smithtown Tenant How much was that late charge when you owed only $95.00? NY State housing law tops out a late fee at $50.00. No matter...

Dear Forest Hills Tenant: Unlike other NY State municipalities NYC does not require government inspection of an apartment for a new tenant....

In nyc is their a reward for reporting mult - family in a two family home.

Most complaints received are made anonymously. That is so to protect the whistleblower from possible retaliation. The City does not pay a bounty...

Can I be put on a lease without signing or verbally agreeing?

No. The tenant's landlord, the tenant and you, all need to sign a lease amendment substituting you as the tenant in place of the original named...

Can landlord evict family from illegal basement apt for refusing to sign one year lease, after renting month to month for 3yrs?

Dear Lagrangeville Tenant: You are wise to choose a legal dwelling for your new residence. An "illegal" basement apartment never is expected to...

Is it acceptable to raise the rent for only a portion of the tenants in a MHP in an attempt to get all rents in line at one cost

Dear MHP Owner: You should check with the State, since all rents are registered on an annual...

I let a person live in my home, rent free, for a little over 7 months. I live in NYC

Dear Home Owner There is no hard and fast "law" providing specific guidance for every unique circumstances dealing with left behind personal...

I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the current laws are for the city of Ithaca are regarding late fees on rent?

Dear Ithaca Property Owner The Law changed for the entire State, not Ithaca alone. The new State law overrides a contrary lease provision. If...

Can my former roommate sue me for moving out without 30 days notice if there is no written agreement in place at all?

If the former tenant decided some how she was cheated she may sue. That is anyone's guess. Based on your information the there is no legal claim to...