How can I add my name to the lease without head of household being there?

Dear Bronx Resident You could try to cut your cousin out of the loop entirely if he packed up and left. While he remains the tenant, he has the...

My co-op is trying to evict me even though I'm making monthly payments?

Dear Manhattan Co-op Owner: Without looking over the lawyer's letter, there is no way to suggest a course going forward or even if you should...

Cannot pay rent until six days after rent demand notice expires, how can I resolve this?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: If served with a notice of petition and petition before you are able to pay the rent, follow the instructions on the...

WWhat is the grandfather law for twnnants in NYC?

Dear Bronx Tenant A tenant without a lease in NYS is known as a month to month tenant. The new State law requires a landlord serve the tenant...

Is my landlord following the law regarding the New York State "Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019"?

Dear Albany Tenant HSTPA 2019 did not alter the statutory schemes for assignment and for sublet of a lease. Far more extreme, the new statute...

Dear Amsterdam Tenant: Seems this rental is illegal. If you want to know for sure, even though knowing may result in a Vacate Order, reach out...

Can I sue for medical malpractice or hospital negligence ?

Dear Manhattan Resident: Bellevue Hospital is a member of the NYC Health and Hospitals system...

Dear Rochester Tenant Given the Rent Demand or "served" with the Rent Demand? The legal procedure for service is complex. "Given" implies...

Thinking of suing NYCHA?

Go to Housing Court. Start an HP proceeding for a court order to repair the apartment.

How do I deal with loud noisy parties from illegal subletters in the apartment below me?

Dear Manhattan Tenant You live in NYC. The most common complaint to the city hotline 311 number is noise. Often from a neighbor. You may not...