What should I do, my roommate hasnt been paying my landlord for the past few months for rent. (illegal basement)

If you reside in an illegal basement apartment, you may not be required to pay rent pursuant to Multiple Dwelling Law Sections 301 & 302. I...

How can i resolve a matter?

You have the right to vacate at any time you desire. Send an apartment surrender and all keys to the landlord by certified mail-return receipt...

My roomate lock me out he changed the locks on me, he is not on the lease what can I do.

If you gave luced in tge apartment for over 30 days you have legal rights. Go to the Housing Court and file an illegal lockout order to show cause.

If there are six or more separate units in your building you may be rent stabilized. Otherwise if you do not have a lease your landlord may choose...

Can I obtain a deposit or stay in the apartment after the person assigned in the lease has passed away?

It appears that your nephew has succession rights to your mother's apartment. That means that he may become the regulated tenant of record. The...

Tenant law on what is allowed

You do not have to vacate unless ordered to vacate by a judge after trial.

Harrassment!

You are entitled to have your sister's boyfriend visit or reside with you and your sister unless the landlord has a protective order against him.

Can I refuse to go to an oral deposition for landlord tenant since I do not have an attorney?

If you do not attend the deposition, you will endanger your son's succession rights. You should meet with an attorney as soon as possible.

You are entitled to remain in your current unit unless ordered out by a judge. You should meet with a Tenant Rights Attorney as soon as possible...

How did you get an nyc tenant out, whose lease has expired?

A 30 dsy notice of termination has to be served by a licensed process server. Thereafter if the tenant doesn't comply with the notice and vacate...