You may have misread the court papers. The court issued a TRO on November 26, 2019. The return date seeks an expansion to a Preliminary Injunction....

Dear Albany Resident: Your friend does not want you prying. It is common for person on probation in NY State to have travel restrictions....

Dear Chittenango Tenant: Yes. That is a horrible mess. Yes. You shouldn't be left to clean up. Yes. The plumber should have cleaned up. Yes. The...

How do I remove me and my son off my mother lease?

Your mother will lose her apartment if you move out unless the family remaining behind after you and your son move out is large enough to continue...

The new housing law does not permit a landlord to use the Housing Court process of a Nonpayment summary proceeding for any claim other than plain...

Eviction Process?

Dear Queens Village Property Owner: Exactly how did the four plumbers determine the problem was not in the house? Did each plumber inspect the...

Can a landlord legally lock the doors while I'm in the process of moving my things out?

No. No landlord anywhere in NYS is free to change locks on a tenant. Period. That is a crime. Connect with police. "...1. (a) It shall be...

How to collect a defaulted loan of 165k with promissory note?

Secure a money judgment. Docket the judgment against the real property owned by the debtor. Engage the Sheriff to levy upon the real property,...

The penalty for violations of the NYC Administrative Code, often are imposed after citations for violations and a summons and notice of a hearing...

My daughter and a friend signed a lease for a year and 3 months in my daughter's friend decided to move out with no notice

Dear Buffalo Parent Sorry to say that the landlord is not compelled to accept half the rent each month. The lease left the remaining tenant...