Termination of notice

Yes. It is illegal to interfere with the mail delivered by USPS to the roommate at your mailbox. You should focus on the tenancy termination...

Security deposit?

Stop payment on the check. If too late, you may file a police report or sue in Small Claims Court.

Can I remain in my rented house now that my landlord has passed away unexpectedly, he had no will.

One of the siblings will secure temporary letters of administration from the Surrogate's Court. You will receive notice when this occurs likely...

Will I be returned to South Africa on the next available flight ?

You need a visa and a roundtrip ticket. Your statement suggests you are saving money for a one way ticket, and didn't secure a visa. Try posting...

Abigail robs a bank in New York. As she is leaving the bank, Abigail grabs a customer, Alice, intending to use her as a hostage

But Alice is an accomplice, Abigail intends to use Alice as a shield as they get away in the running vehicle driven by Thelma no GPS and no tags....

Can I sue my neighbor?

Your claim, if you could prove liability, is based upon your neighbor's nuisance conduct, objectionable behavior and tortious (wrongful)...

Tenant's rights

You described a breach of lease and breach of contract and denial of the beneficial use of the leased apartment and renewing the lease at this time...

Can a landlord change yr lock for an upgrade- my rent is up to date!?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Generally the answer is Yes. Most leases contain provisions that allow for a landlord installed improvement. This is so...

In NYS month to month tenants with occupancy longer than two years are entitled to ninety (90) days notification to end the month to month tenancy....

You are equally incorrect; just as there is no greater right of tenancy in the tenant with the lead name in the lease. Co-tenants have no method in...