Can I change the lock to my tenants room and give him a key?

It is pointless to change the lock, since the tenant will undo your act and lock you out again. And, entering the tenant's room to do so, is a...

I have a cousin that stays with me and he is not on the lease my landlord says he is an illegal tenant and has to leave how can

Your landlord is wrong. Period. All tenants in NY State with lease clauses that limit the occupancy to the tenant only are void as to that...

How can l get my cousin to stay with me if he's not on the lease?

How? You simply go on and do so. Your landlord cannot bar you sharing your apartment with a Roommate, and cannot bar sharing the apartment with a...

How can I get back my deposit?

You could make a claim using the Small Claims Court.

No. A self-represented litigant is required to serve an affidavit. An affirmation is not allowed. Nearly every bank has a Notary Public.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Your question is unclear. Do you mean you want the Housing Court Judge to vacate the judgment from four years ago that...

Hi my tenant in Brooklyn ny installed he's cell phone in the street window that works as camera ?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner Ask your lawyer why you are trapped in a taking forever nonpayment proceeding when your tenant without a lease...

How to evict a licensee from a rent controlled apartment?

Your grandmother may be eligible for free legal services for financially stressed/elderly /disabled persons. Shop around for her. Make calls. Check...

How can I go about a law suit against NYCHA .

Dear NYCHA Tenant Use of extension cords is one common practices resulting in home fires. You already have witnessed the extremely dangerous...

What can I do if a tenant has no prior lease and refuses to give information so that a lease can be made?

Dear Manhattan Property Owner What if you did not check out the tenant before renting an apartment and skipped out on the formality of a...