Dear Manhattan Tenant If you suspect an intentional evasion of the Rent Stabilization Law, file a Harassment proceeding right away and...

Dear Elmhurst Tenant Then renegotiate the lease. Take over the account for electricity for your apartment and the landlord isn't involved any...

How can I obtain free legal help for an eviction hearing on 2/10?

You may also qualify for legal assistance based on your income: https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/freeLawyerQualify.shtml

If my 76 year old sister and I represent ourselves in Housing Court in NYC for non-payment what should we say?

You likely are entitled to a free attorney through the legal assistance program at Housing...

Breaking the lease for job relocation, landlord increases the rent

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The new State Law imposed the entire burden upon the landlord to find a new tenant and again rent an apartment after a...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: No. The new statute did not attach to a renewal lease made in May 2019. The demarcation date is effective 30 days after...

Will I be able to stay in my apartment & wait to be served an eviction notice even though my landlord made me sign a letter?

Your landlord tricked you into signing and giving a notice that you quit tenancy. A tenant who then stays in possession is liable for double rent...

What can i do if landlady won't fix backed up sewer?

Call 311. Call DEP [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dep/index.page].

I have a rent problem with my landlord do to my rent and it's late at times. What can I do? Is they're anything I can do?

Dear Jamestown Tenant: No NYS Landlord is allowed to charge late fees if the lease does not provide for late fees. Even when the lease does...

The management company for my building forged my signature on a Resident Review and Approval of propose layout for the building

Dear Far Rockawsy Tenant Then you are dealing with people who are willing to lie, cheat, commit crimes to get you out of your apartment. If you...