Without reviewing the documents involved, it is not possible to address the specific circumstances of your matter. Generally most riders will...

Leak from apartment above caused damage - Next Steps?

You've stumbled into a difficult area where the neighboring unit owner and your coop may each seek to shift responsibility for the damage to the...

My lanlord wont fix the sewer problem in the basement & its flooded & smells really bad?

You can commence an HP Proceeding in Housing Court located at 141 Livingston Street. In this type of case, the tenant sues the landlord to compel...

Does a family member of a deceased person who had a rent controlled apartment have any legal grounds for landlord to buyout?

If you did not live with your father in the apartment before he passed away, it is difficult to see how you could successfully claim a right to...

I had court with my landlord i owed him for july rent and a late which total 834.i gave him 450 the next day can he still evict

If you entered into a stipulation in Court that provided for a judgment and stayed execution for you to make a payment in a certain sum by a...

What can i do if my landlord kicks me out of his not inspected apartment?

Unless you voluntarily surrender possession of the property, once you have been living at the property for 30 days or more, the landlord will need...

I have a two family house in Queens. I want to rent out on r of the floors as rooms. is this legal ?

Unless the building is authorized for use as an SRO, converting a property to this use can get a landlord in lots of hot water. If as you say your...

Can a landlord charge for replacement of rugs above security if they are only being cleaned?

Unless provided for by the terms of a lease, a landlord's claims to damages are not limited to the security deposit being held.

Can I stay past my apt lease expiration if I successfully brought a HP proceeding?

An HP Proceeding does not give a tenant an automatic right to stay beyond the expiration of a lease. However, you may have defenses that you could...

A judge is asking me to pay a month's rent of an illegal basement for a 10 day extension in housing court holdover case?

As you mentioned that you are represented by Legal Aid, I would strongly suggest you direct your question to your attorney who should be better...