How can I get a civil judgement expunged from my rent history?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: The lawyer with the secret procedure to vacate a properly entered judgment in a filed Housing Court proceeding, or able...

I got a roomate been here a week and 3 days can i lock my door and tell them to leave

Dear Bronx Tenant: The action of a legal locking when a Roommate is in occupancy for less than 30 days or as you suggested 10 days, is fraught...

How long do I have to hold on to a former tenants property before I can dispose of it?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Secure a written communication from your former Roommate confirming the refusal to recover personal possessions after...

Are there any federal laws about public indecency?

"...Local laws will take precedence when the question of nudity relates to federal lands, such as federal parks, beaches, and other facilities..."...

Can i just change the locks for a squatter living in the apartments, i dont know if it is more than 30 days.

What did the police tell you when you reported a burglar/trespasser in your home?

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What can I do about my storage space having a leak which destroyed my things in that space?

Generally, a landlord is not strictly liable for loss and damage to a tenant's stored property. Generally a landlord's liability for the loss of...

Can I take someone to small claims court for just 80$? How can I get my money back?

Sure. No claim is too small for Small Claims Court. Your cost is your time and filing fees. Suing may be sufficient to shake loose the $80 you are...

Mega bus co. Lost my luggage i forgot it in baggage compartment ?

Someone walked away with your forgotten left behind luggage. How is that the fault of Megabus? "...Our maximum liability to you for any loss or...

What can i do about landlord that won't help with roaches?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: There is nothing you can do now about the years wasted away suffering the infestation of roaches. I am surprised you never...

What if the tenant is a horrible housekeeper and the apartment is filthy. Is this grounds for eviction??

Dear Tupper Lake Home Owner: The initial issue: Is there a lease? If so, does the lease require the owner to provide the tenant a notice of...