You did not specify who the leaseholder is. If you are both on the lease, you do not have the right to evict your boyfriend. If you are the only...

I have an eviction notice I have a disable child in household can I send proof to marshal?

Yes...it will postpone the eviction. Social Services will become involved so as to best protect your child's interests

If I don't offer a renewal by way or doubling the rent w/60 days notice do they still get up to 12 months?

The judge can give the tenant up to 12 months to vacate depending on the circumstances. The court will set the use and occupancy payments which...

Can I live in a apartment without the tenant who's name is on the lease and without my self on the lease?

If your apartment is rent regulated you would normally have succession rights. However, signing your father's name on leases after he vacated...

Can landlords in unregulated buildings for tenants who are not a part of any rental programs charge what ever they want in NYC?

Your landlord can raise the rent t6o any amount he desires. However, he must first serve you with a 90 day notice.

With the new NY Law for Landlords and Tenants, how long is the waiting period for a Notice to Quit the Premises?

Normally residential leases require a 10 day notice of termination of month to month. Please review the lease carefully. If the apartment is rent...

What is the current practice for addressing a tenant who is not paying rent?

First a landlord need to send a five (5) day notice requesting that the rent be paid. After 5 days expre a 14 day demand notice must be served....

Can my mother give up the apartment without my consent?

As head of your NYCHA household your mother can surrender the apartment. However. To force you to vacate she would first have to terminate your...

What are my options after receiving a civil court summons for a credit card debt?

You can normally work out a payment schedule for your debt and get the late fees and interest waived. Also, depending on your exact financial...

"Squatter rights?

If your niece surrendered the apartment and vacated voluntarily, you should not have to allow her to retake occupancy.