What is the new York law on possessions left behind at a friend house for temporary storage?

Dear Kingston Resident You and your parents have a problem if your friend's friend sues for money damages for the thrown away personal...

Can a landlord charge me for his legal fees in New York City? Landlord withdrew case after I moved out. There is no judgement

Dear Manhattan Tenant You need to show the complaint to an attorney. You have a risk the landlord saved a future claim for the attorney expenses...

Can i be evicted from my apartment, being behind rent for 2 months?

Dear Bronx Tenant Your landlord is out of luck with that request. You are entitled to a written ninety day notification that the tenancy is...

Whatever your reason for breaking the lease only a court may conclude that you had a good reason to do so and that your landlord committed a...

CAn my landlord show my bedrooms to new buyers?

Just say no and do not inflict a beating that could cause government to take away your kids if you are arrested.

Am I liable to former roommate for escrowed rent/vulnerable to eviction for having roommates in loft law IMD building?

Dear Brooklyn IMD Tenant: The former roommate may have a claim for her money. The attorney for the tenants in the Loft Law coverage application...

There is no specific law that deals with this. This is the broker's prospective purchaser to control and prevent interior photos. If you want to...

Can tenants get together evict one tenant?

No. The landlord could rely on complaints made about you by another tenant and use the provisions contained in the lease to terminate the tenancy...

Can I file a report against a stranger who punched me in the head after I walked off the bus ?

Yes. That's a crime. Police deal with reports of assaults.

How can I get security deposit back that my landlord won’t give me

If you move out on January 1, 2020 you owe the entire month rent. NY State housing law does not recognize the notion of apportionment of rent;...