What is the best way to approach a landlord about breaking a lease?

Under current law you can vacate at will. However, your landlord can hold you liable for any monetary loss or damages that it suffers. However, ...

Do I need to give landlord advance notice to vacate before end of term on a 1-year, non-rent-stabilized lease in New York City?

You need to take the necessary steps to arrange your move out. You need to speak with the landlord removed reserving an elevator and moving company...

Can my landlord sue my roommates and I for non-payment even though our lease expired?

It,appears that your landlord illegally divided your apartment in to separate rental units in violation of the legal use of the apartment. The...

Who responsible for damage to your property cause by tenant leaves water running?

The monetary damages are the responsibility of the upstairs tenant. However, it's your landlord's responsibility to make all necessary repairs.

You will need to defend your landlord's eviction case against you in Housing Court. You need to show that you are not in violation of law or your...

If your neighbor is causing a nuisance, its your landlord's responsibility to take action to remedy it.

What process should I follow to evict a month to month roommate when I am the master tenant?

You need to serve a sixty day notice of termination. If the roommate doesn't vacate when the notice expires, you will have to start a holdover...

Can a landlord require a tenant to move out for no reason except a 30 Day notice in unregulated co-op apt w/ the new NYC laws?

Yes...the owner of an unregulated coop can terminate your tenancy. However, if you have been there for over two years, the owner must serve you...

Can a NYC landlord accept a last month’s rent deposit if a prospective tenant offers it in lieu of a more thorough screening?

The issue is whether last month's rent in advance constitutes an additional security deposit. There is no definitive answer at this point in time.

If my home is for sale and I have a tenant in eviction court, is there anything I can do to have access to show the property ?

You will have to start an injunctive action in Supreme Court to obtain access. If you settle the case in Housing Court, you can stipulate with the...