How do I legally break a lease?

A lease is a legally binding contract. Therefore, unless you have consent of all parties or a material breach on the other party's part breaking...

Can the landlord turn off our water without any notice?

If there is an emergency situation requiring repair, a landlord might be required to temporarily turn off water to complete a repair. However, a...

I own rent for august, can i be taken to court for august rent?

The short answer is yes. However, you would have the right to assert any defenses you might have. If the landlord starts a nonpayment instead of...

It appears likely that your landlord may have attempted to improperly de-regulate your apartment. As a result you may be able to file a rent...

A Notice to Cure is a predicate notice to the termination of a lease and commencement of a holdover proceeding in Housing Court that can result in...

30 Day Notice

Unless you are a party to your roommate's lease with the landlord so that you are a co-tenant and not just a roommate or have a lease directly with...

You may be able to have Section 8 benefits restored but not enough information is available from you post to fully evaluate your situation. In...

Can a landlord atop a eviction ?

Yes, even when an eviction case has been started in court, the landlord retains the ability to voluntarily discontinue the case. It would be a...

What is the proper eviction process after a 1 year lease ends in N.Y.?

Provided you do not extend the lease or accept rental payments after the lease expires, you may immediately commence a holdover proceeding to...

Verification is required. Notaries are not difficult to find... the Court has a notary available as do most banks.