If I have a tenant in an apartment in Harlem that is not paying rent can I evict him because the apartment is illegal?

Dear Manhattan Property Owner: Perhaps you require an attorney since there is no practical difference ending the month to month tenancy of a...

I got serve paper from the court to appear because my landlord said I owe him rent money but I pay him cash every month

Your lawsuit against your landlord is a counterclaim you assert in your Answer to the nonpayment...

In NY, does a 30 day notice expire?

Dear Jamaica Property Owner That's a question for your new attorney. Usually a court will not allow a landlord to hold a tenancy termination...

If my father passes away do i have to be on the lease before hand. to keep the rent stabled apartment ?

Yes the landlord may try all sorts of unlawful tactics. Best that you get prepared with an attorney to protect your succession tenancy. If you...

MY LANDLORD IS TRYING TO EVICT ME AND SAID WE HAVE AN ORAL AGREEMENT BUT I SIGN A 2YRS LEASE IS THAT LEGAL

No. It isn't legal to ignore a lease for a fixed term, pretend it does not exist, act to terminate a month to month tenancy that is fictitious and...

Any concern if my landlord does not have a letter of occupancy?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: You meant a Certificate of Occupancy? Certain so-called "Old Law" buildings remain exempt from the requirement for a C of...

Dear NYCHA Tenant: If you are the tenant of the apartment one incident caught in the public stairs will not support an eviction proceeding....

Can I withhold rent in Nyc for not having heat or hot water for the past week even though the building is trying to fix ?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Gas service interruption could become a lease buster because the new rules of the Department of Buildings prevents rapid...

Can A NY landlord collect security deposit, advance rent (last month) and current rent on new tenants?

Dear Monticello Tenant: The short answer is no. The new Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 renders all old style leases and...

I am less than 2 months behind in rent, can I still be evicted

Dear Jamaica Tenant There is no chance for an eviction until you have been sued by the landlord in a Housing Court nonpayment proceeding, you...