If a tenant ignores a landlord's verbal notice to move, the landlord will still be required to obtain a judgment of possession through a court...

I have a one bedroom apartment. The shelter is trying to make me let my 44 yr old son and his four year old daughter move in.

More information would be useful... such as whether the apartment you currently live in is part of any housing/shelter related program. However,...

What laws exist in NYC about roommates paying utilities?

There is not a specific law that allocates the payment of utilities between roommates... Instead it is a matter to be negotiated and agreed to...

Is someone entitled to their half of security deposit if they are not on the lease?

If the money was intended as a gift to you, than obviously you have no obligation to return a gift. However, if the money was advanced with the...

Can my landlord take me to court over unpaid rent when she has failed to provide basic living necessities?

The fact that no written lease exists would not prevent the landlord from commencing a nonpayment case based upon a month-to-month tenancy. In the...

Can i stay after lease is up, if I have child?

I agree with my colleague. Unfortunately, the fact that you have a young child does not change your rights in the matter.

I agree with my colleague but suspect if a warrant was mentioned it referred to a warrant of eviction and not an arrest warrant.

My landlord is selling the house I live in. He has to provide written 30 day notice correct.

I agree with my colleague but would add that the owner does not have to evict or have you vacate before selling the premises.

What to do if landlord denies last month was paid in advance?

Unless you have a receipt, the lease acknowledges that you paid last month's rent upon signing or other proof, it essentially would come down to...

Landlord asking me for rent in illegal apartment?

No need to panic. The landlord cannot legally resort to self-help such as locking you out of your apartment but must commence a case in Housing...