Dear Bronx Tenant: The issues posed by your statement are too complex to handle by use of the AVVO forum. The new rent law has a major impact on...

How much can my Landlord and Raise my rent to.I live in a private house

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your landlord heard from her attorney about the new Statewide rent law and is racing the effective date of the statute...

Can a landlord ask or claim the arrear of rent of the illegal basement which is rented out for the residence purpose?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Sorry. Your posted statement is complex and there is no summary response possible. Generally, in Brooklyn, a...

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I was served with a notice of petition for unpaid rent? What happens if I come up with money by court date?

Don't sit on your rights. A new State Law (Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law section 731 (4)) "moots" the nonpayment ground if the tenant...

Leased Apartment In foreclosure what to do?

The current owner even when facing foreclosure has a right to rent, as well as a right to end a month to month tenancy (that you gifted the owner...

If I edible the complaint on a Saturday, does the 20-day period to respond start on Sunday or on Monday?

A plaintiff responds only to a counterclaim raised in an Answer to a complaint. The time to answer a complaint does not start with filing. The time...

Real estate attorney question ?

Dear Manhattan Property Owner: I gather you have an attorney because you have a draft of a one year lease extension. You and your attorney...

How long can a overnight stay before being considered a tenant in upstate N Y

When there is a new lease you could charge more; new State law limits the offer to 5% in most instances. Have your lawyer review that with you...

My next door neighbor installed a motion light that is blaring into our bedroom.

A little help please. Name of the Town and Town Code section. Why do you anticipate another outcome? Have you made an attempt to shield your...

Will it be possible to get the house in my name?

See a lawyer or do it yourself at Surrogate's Court. Everything owned by your husband including the house is now owned by the Decedent Estate. You...