Hi i live in an illegal basement apt with no lease and my landlord just told me i have 3 months to move out what rights do i hav

You do not have to voluntarily vacate your apartment. Your landlord must first start a holdover eviction action in Housing Court against you. If...

Do I owe another deposit to a new landlord of building?

You need to determine if you are rent regulated. If so you most probably should get credit for the security deposit that you already paid. If not...

Lease just ended and landlord is asking for late fees before he will allow access to office to move our things

Your landlord illegally locked you out of your premises. You need to immediately file an emergency illegal lockout petition and order to show...

What can I do if my Landlord rejects my Renewal Lease in my Rent Stabalized apartment in Brookly NYC.

It is sufficient that you signed the lease in your wife's absence. You should immediately file a complaint against your landlord with the New York...

Can a landlord personally serve a tenant a 30 days notice terminating monthly tenancy? Must this be served by a 3rd party

A party may not serve any notices whatsoever. Its best to have a process server or law enforcement effectuate the service.

Can I rent a room in my apt. It's old building in the city ? I need extra income is it that okay . The room has a bathroom

You have the legal right to have a roommate reside with you. If you are rent regulated, you can not charge the roommate more than his/her...

Real estate lawyer, rent controlled apartment

If your apartment is rent controlled you have a statutory tenancy and there is no written lease. If there is a lease then you are rent stabilized. ...

New a tenant lawyer urgently for an illegal eviction?

Once you are in your room for 30 days you are a legal tenant. The owner must take steps to legally terminate your tenancy and then start a holdover...

I’ve been told that I can’t have someone in to look after my dog overnight whilst I’m away. Is this legal?

The landlord may attempt to terminate your lease based on illegal subleasing. The courts often do not find dog sitting as a viable defense.

Be aware of the fact that there may be adverse consequences to withholding rent. These include litigation, eviction proceedings and damage to your...