Commercial LL stopped the elevator & ask us to carry bags up and down to the 6th fl. we store bags 4 tourists. is that legal?

It appears from your description that the landlord is in breach of the lease and you may have claims for damages resulting from the breach,...

Can I remove a deadbeat tenant whose lease is expiring if the landlord is recently deceased and I am the named executor?

Before commencing a proceeding in Housing Court, the executor will have to be appointed by the Surrogate's Court. If the tenancy if rent...

My judge in my holdover case has given me time, because I am a section 8 tenant and disabled,the LL is harassing me.

It isn't clear from your post what your question actually is. However, as a Section 8 tenant you would generally be required to receive additional...

Will I be able to end my (13 month) lease early ?

You can attempt to negotiate with the landlord for a release from your lease. Retaining an attorney to represent you in the process may suggest to...

How do I get my 22 year old son to leave my house? .

Since this is not a typical landlord/tenant relationship, starting a holdover proceeding in Housing Court may simply be a waste of time that...

How can my father evict my younger sister from our home?

Another thing to keep in mind is that because of your sister's age, she may still be entitled to support from her parents. "In New York State,...

We pay rent always but my mom and I when we got the apartment was the first owner issue to us lease on both names me and mommy?

If you are a rent-regulated tenant and the landlord has failed to offer you a proper renewal lease, you can file a complaint with the DHCR. This...

The short answer is yes. If you have conditions in your apartment or common areas that are in need of repair and your landlord is not responsive,...

Can I buy a house and rent it to a family member if they get rental assistance?

The answer is, it depends. For example, if your relative is receiving housing assistance in the form of a Section 8 Voucher, there is generally a...

If I am a primary lease holder in a NYC apt, can I be co-applicant with a friend in Florida without voiding my current lease?

If your apartment is rent regulated, you are required to use the premises as your primary residence and your failure to do so would entitle the...