My roommate wants to move out of state (NYC), he give me the 30 notice on November 11? What to do?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: How much money are you fighting over? Do you believe teaching "law" to the Roommate will resolve the issue? You and...

The heat level in my apartment is below what the regulation requires for the winter season, what can I do?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: While you wait for the city inspectors to take the measure on the drafty windows, report violations and so set up your...

Can you help me?

Dear Bronx Subtenant: The landlord of the tenant caused an unlawful eviction if your names were not contained in the papers that initiated the...

Can I file a rent overcharge complaint against leaseholder?

You could sue in Small Claims Court. There is no "overcharge" since any rent charged by a tenant to another person within NYCHA is an unlawful...

Tresspassing Are There Loop holes?

Dear Urban Explorer: Your inquiry is not as much about trespassing, since that concept may vary from property to property explored, but more...

Am I legally protected if I live somewhere with a roommate agreement but without a sublease?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: A roommate is NOT a subtenant. A written agreement at best preserves terms of an oral agreement--but in the real...

Do you get a security deposit back if you are renting a room, under no lease?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant A rental agreement is an unwritten lease with no side in position to prove any terms. Sure you are entitled to the security...

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Being sued after leaving relationship?

Your friend should seek legal advice from her own attorney, not through an online Internet forum. You mentioned her reason for packing and going,...

Dear Syracuse Tenant: It seems your landlord hopes to avoid the effect of creation of a month to month tenancy after the lease expired but with...