If you received a 72 hour notice, this indicates a warrant has already issued. You may seek an Order to Show Cause to stay your eviction but do so...

Is this a situation where I can charge additional charge?

If you are holding a security deposit, you may notify the tenant that you intend to deduct the cost of disposing of the items that were left behind...

Can I legally evict a tenant less than 2 months of occupancy for noise disruption even though their rent has been paid in full?

It is extremely unlikely that you will be successful in your efforts to have the tenant removed at this time. Noise complaints are difficult to...

Does a subtenit lease in void and have to vacate a house if you surrender your home back to the landlord.

Since you cannot deliver the premises vacant of your sub-tenant, it is unlikely your landlord will accept your offered surrender of the premises. ...

How do I put my partner out of my apartment when their name is not on the lease?

Unfortunately, besides requesting that your partner leave, you must commence an appropriate court case to remove him or her from the apartment.

Residential tenants are afforded a number of legal protections in addition to those in their lease. However, commercial tenants are not as lucky...

If you elect not to retain an attorney to represent you in the probate of your step-father's estate, you should consider retaining the services of...

Dealing with noise complaints is a frustrating problem for many New York residents and for co-op boards. It is unlikely that the noise your...

Your boyfriend cannot use self help to "kick you out"; however, he can commence a holdover proceeding to legally evict you from his property.

Can my tenant sue me for renting her an illegal basement ?

You would not be entitled to a refund of the rent you voluntarily paid simply because the unit is not legal. However, you might be entitled to...