Is my landlord required to follow the new rental laws that passed in NY?

Only the rules that are immediately effective and apply to leases in existence on the effective date. Next time you post the question state if your...

Dear Manhattan Tenant You need to ask yourself how you found the one person in NYC who knows State law prohibits short term rentals in buildings...

Can I sue someone in a different state?

Sure you could sue. You cannot use Small Claims Court since the borrower (thief) is beyond the jurisdiction for service of Small Claims ["...If the...

Dear Ithaca Tenant: The new NY State overhaul of housing laws, suggests that even had your lease provided late fees as you described in your...

Can I accept rent from a SubTennant after giving 30 days notice but prior to the termination date?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Your statement is not clear that you have a subtenant or a roommate. An attorney would believe if you had a subtenant the...

The eviction laws have recently changed in New York state. One of the new requirements is that the landlord must send the

Dear Binghamton Property Owner: Those are excellent questions. No one knows the answers. Housing Law attorneys are taking seminars on the new...

When I sign an apt. lease marketed with laundry in building, if laundry is never installed by the landlord, can I take action?

Dear Manhattan Tenant If the "marketing" promotion is incorporated into the lease, and the landlord never provided the laundry amenities, the...

If the room occupant pays rent and doesn't have a lease, you could end the tenancy rights with a properly served written thirty day tenancy...

How can I find out if the basement I live in is legal and if it’s registered ?

Dear Flushing Tenant Look up the house address at nyc gov hpd. Check the top menu bar for the number of dwelling units. If that number is 3 and...

What happens if I do not show up at an order of protection hearing against me?

Do you feel lucky enough to believe your spouse truthfully told you about not appearing or do you sense that may be a tale told to trick you into...