Landlord wants me to leave

You do not have to vacate. The landlord would have to bring an eviction proceeding against you. It appears that you have a defense of retaliatory...

Your lease remains valid. If the nuisance is intolerable you may be able to claim constructive eviction to e released from your lease.

If your family member does not have a lease you have the right to evict him. The proper notice of termination (depending on certain circumstances)...

Certified deed question for housing court

You are not supposed to divide up a document. Its best to produce the entire document.

I would argue that this is a liquidated damage clause and a penalty. The courts normally do not enforce penalties. The landlord may be entitled to...

Can I keep paying my initial rent amount? If my landlord doesn't fix anything in the apartment & we have not renewed the lease?

If you are rent stabilized, the landlord must issue the lease in your husband's name. If you are not stabilized, your landlord is free to offer any...

What do I do if the overtenant does not pay my rent money to the land lord

Don't pay the overtenant any more rent. Contact the landlord and let him know the situation. There is a possibility that you can work with the...

I am renting; in the lease it says I cannot have dogs as pets; sometimes I watch dogs temporarily, is that still a violation?

You need a lawyer to actually examine the lease. There are two issues to be examined. One is are the dogs allowed. The second is are you prohibited...

What can I do if my landlord does not want to give me another lease to stay in my rent-stabilized apartment?

You are entitled to a Rent Stabilized renewal lease. If your landlord refuses to forward a renewal offer to you, you can file a complaint with the...

The best practice is to await a court order. As a matter of fact, you should immediately return any rent checks that you receive to the tenant. A...