What should I do

It is not uncommon for a commercial lease to shift responsibility to the tenant for the payment of at least part of the real estate taxes for the...

I agree with my colleague. It is important to determine whether your apartment is rent regulated or free market as it substantially impacts your...

My landlord has demolition of the apt below me going on without notice what are my rights ?

Unfortunately, provided the landlord has any required permits, you would be hard pressed to pursue a claim against the landlord for producing...

Can I still be taken to eviction court for non payment of rent if during the three day notice partial payment was made ?

When responding to the Petition commencing the nonpayment case, you may bring up both of these issues as possible defenses to the proceeding.

Can I get evicted as a tenant on the lease by my brother who is head of household?

Unfortunately, your description of your situation leaves out many important details. Did your grandmother own the home? Do you live in NYCHA...

Can I evict a tenant(s) who signed a one year lease under false pretenses?

If you do not wish to continue the tenancy after the expiration of the lease, simply commence a holdover proceeding. You should consider...

Eviction notice for non payment but never went to court, paid the late payment to the management office ?

If the case was actually commenced by the landlord.... meaning the landlord completed the paperwork and purchased an index number that was assigned...

Whats the legal process if my girl friend whos names on the rental lease gets up and leaves my daughter and I in the apartment?

If two tenants sign a lease with a landlord, they are both responsible to the landlord for the payment of the full amount of the rent. You can go...

What are my options in getting basement tenant out in the fastest time?

.In the past, owners of illegal three multiple dwellings were compelled to commence ejectment cases In Supreme Court. However, the courts will now...

Can a landlord evict on their own or does tenant have to be served by sheriff? What are my rights without a written lease?

The landlord may commence a non-payment, holdover proceeding or similar case in order to legally evict you from the property. Generally a landlord...