Dear Bayside Home Owner: There is no instant remedy for the trespassing neighbor and conduct that has been unchechecked for years. Only your own...

Subletting questions!

Dear Highland Tenant Your landlord isn't unusual. Both sides connected to an oral contract choose to make a deal neither side could...

Is there a law that specifies how far a sign indicating left turn only from left lane only has to be before a solid white line?

Dear Brooklyn Driver: Traffic rules provide a driver is required to signal a turn before being less than 100 feet from the turning point. You...

How do I break stipulation agreement for housing court?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant The Housing Court does not ordinarily undo a settlement. You should explain what happened to you after the Stipulation to...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant The obstacle to overcome whenever a tenant challenges personal jurisdiction in a NYC Housing Court Holdover Summary...

Landlord employee damaged tenant vehicle. Is landlord liable?

Dear Kingston Tenant Windshield replacement is normal for many vehicle insurance policies. Usually a windshield could be replaced at your...

Heat and rented rooms

Dear Bronx Tenant Is a radiator in the room? How are other rooms heated? If your room is without a method for delivery of heat, your room is...

What is the best way to approach a landlord about breaking a lease?

Dear Manhattan Tenant Your right to repairs, a safe, secure and habitable home, is guaranteed by the NY State statutory Warranty of Habitabilty....

Serving papers on NY attorney via legal courier who left papers w/building mailroom bc not allowed up, improper?

Dear Litigant What was the reason you chose to have a courier perform personal delivery? Usually, it is sufficient for service by regular mail...

can I get a license in a different state if my license is revoked in New York City?

New York City licensing requirements do not apply beyond NYC. What NYC license did you lose on a conviction? Plumber? Private waste company? Food...