Break lease based on repair not being done and complaints from tenants below us

As my colleagues have already stated, these conditions do not rise to a level which would make the apartment unlivable or require you to move out....

The answer to your question depends on what the lease says. Leases do sometimes contain a provision providing that tenants obligations in the lease...

Month to month residential tenant voluntarily abandons apartment...

You would have to commence a plenary action for rent, or use and occupancy, along with damage to the apartment, on a contract or quasi-contract...

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My landlord said that the city is requiring a fire suppression system in one of our rooms. In december we paid him 4500

What do you mean: "what is my next step"? What do you want to do exactly, or in other words, what is your goal?

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I have worked at real estate offices and management companies before, and prior landlord tenant proceedings came up on background reports for...

This is not as simple as returning her money and having her leave, and as my colleagues have pointed out you will need to commence an eviction...

You cannot force then to sign the lease renewal. As long as you sent the lease renewal offer timely, as required by the rent stabilization code.,...

My rent stabilized apartment was flooded due to hurricance sandy and 9 months later its still not fixed? Can i sue the landloard

You should probably file a rent reduction complaint, if you have not already done so, and you should commence an hp proceeding (go to Brooklyn...

You could check the lease, or the deed to the property, or the multiple dwelling registration on file with HPD, if any, for your landlords address....

Am I entitled to my security deposit?

Security is only suppose to used for damage to the apartment that has been caused by tenant, beyond ordinary wear and tear. Furthermore, no rent is...