Should I stop paying my roommates for living in an illegal basement? and/or should I take the landlord to court?

Unless there is a vacate order by a city agency or a court order you do not have to vacate your basement apartment. If the space is illegal you are...

Assuming that your son's tenancy is not regulated, your son does not have an automatic right to a renewal lease. You do not have to sign the...

Can I get evicted from a subsidized housing in Brooklyn for not living in my apartment 7 days a week?

In all subsidized housing, the requirement is that the tenant maintain their primary residence in that particular apartment. There are certain...

Can my gf and her mom kick me out

Since you have been there over 30 days, only a court can order you to vacate. Your gf's mother must serve you with a 30 day notice of termination....

Our landlord also resides in our apartment in NYC; is it legal for him to install video cameras in the kitchen and hallways?

It is unclear why your landlord resides in your apartment. It is [possible that your landlord is in violation of law. I suggest that you contact...

What can I do if my Landlord has filled a false petition against me?

Please go to the court clerk immediately and file an answer claiming full payment. The clerk will give you a date to appear in court. On your court...

Non paying tenant with a one year lease about to expire in 3 months. - New York City

Your tenant is required to pay rent until his lease expires. You are entitle dto collect the rent through June. If the tenant does not vacate you...

Lease of residential apartment already expired. The landlord elects to terminate tenancy by one month notice. How to fight it?

You do not have to vacate when the notice expires. Your landlord will have to commence a Holdover eviction proceeding against you. In court you...

Can I evict a roommate ? What are the chances of me getting her out in a month ?

If you are the tenant of the apartment and you allowed your roommate in to the apartment, you can evict your roommate. You must first serve a 30...

If you are not rent regulated, you and your roommate are both able to request that the landlord give you the renewal lease. However, even if you...