Is it legal for my neighbor to install a direct sewer line that runs directly into the stream in his back yard?

No. Get in touch with the local office of DEC.

Can a realtor come into my apartment and show it to prospective buyers while I'm not home?

Dear North Tonawanda Tenant No. Even should your lease contain a clause that requires the tenant provide access to the landlord or broker to...

What is the eviction process?

Look up nyc housing court roommate eviction proceeding If you prefer a court order, a judgment and an official eviction, instead of moving out...

How long after i evacuated the apartment can a landlord sue me for damages?

Dear Staten Island Tenant: Your former landlord may decide you are worth taking another shot at since you gave away $5000 without even forcing...

Can my landlord call me about another tenant and scream at me and demand I fix it?

Dear Mc Lean tenant Your landlord shouldn't scream at you. Your son may have named you as the person to contact in case of emergency. If...

If I already have a lawyer who has already sent an email to my landlord telling him to stop harassing me

Dear Brooklyn Tenant You don't need your lawyer or any lawyer to start a harassment proceeding in the NYC Housing Court. You just need facts to...

What can i do? how i can fight this?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Look up nyc housing court online. Read all about the legal process You didn't identify the type of papers served on you...

Tenant moved in secret and left keys, but now wants back in

Dear Bronx Property Owner What's next? Your former tenant is never heard from again. Or your former tenant goes to housing court and claims...

IK been with my boyfriend for 27 years we lived in his house for 15 years I never paid rent

Dear Manhattan Roommate: He will need to go to court to seek your eviction. You will need a lawyer.

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: The only method to keep the curb cut and avoid a finding of violation of law is with using an expert in nyc local...