Which practice area should I look for a attorney?

Dear Flushing Tenant You are looking for an attorney with a track record in litigation of attorney malpractice claims. If your provable damages...

Can residents (like me) sue our property management/landlord company for negligence fixing the elevators?

Dear Manhattan Tenant As I understand the sorry tragedy of the apartment you rent in this prominent building with a tenant now killed by the...

How can I get my separated husband off my lease?

Dear Flushing Tenant: Sure. That makes sense. Otherwise any co-tenant could do mischief and with the landlord alone act to kick out another...

My landlord is saying we have to have a professional carpet cleaning yearly, at our expense, and it is not in the lease...do we?

OK. If not in your lease, as you say, the landlord cannot compel you to professionally clean carpets. If the $300 / $1000 is more money than you...

Dear Sayville Tenant: Unfortunately, the Legislature dictated that the RPL letter about late rent is sent by only by certified mail, a practical...

Does an on & off live in carpenter have tenant's rights?

Dear White Plains Home Owner Based on your information the carpenter is not a tenant. But you risk dealing with a "lawful occupant" should this...

Could I sue a person who has a permanent address overseas in small claims?

Small Claims Court does not have jurisdiction over a person who is not a resident or employed within NYC. It is doubtful that you could secure...

Unless you are the tenant's attorney, or have Power of Attorney, the landlord is not obliged to respond to you. Even with an attorney, there are...

Can my landlord evict me without serving me papers?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: A private house? One or more apartments? Have a current lease? Such simple questions but your missing information is...

?can he do this is it legal

No. That isn't legal even if the basement apartment is unlawful to rent as a living accommodation. You could call police since the demand you leave...