What tends to leave landlords more protected, 2 months security from tenants, or 1 month security and last month's rent?

In non-regulated properties, the tenant cannot apply security towards the last month's rent. However, this does not prohibit the landlord from...

If a landlord will potentially place a unit on the market mid-lease, what causes should be included in the lease?

It would be prudent to add clear and specific provisions to the lease providing for access to the apartment to show the unit to prospective...

A lease can certainly be enforced regardless of whether it has been notarized. A notarized signature would simply serve to confirm the identity of...

Can a landlord take you to court to evict for non payment if Bldg has no C of O?

Depending upon when your building was constructed and renovations done thereafter, the building may not be required to have a Certificate of...

What can I do about a master tenant who left and stopped paying rent 5 months into a 2 year lease ?

The law implys that tenants are jointly and severally liable for rent payments to the landlord unless it explicitly provides otherwise. However,...

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In certain circumstances, a delay by the landlord in seeking to collect rent arrears can be used as a defense in a summary nonpayment case which...

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Anyone submitting forged or fraudulent documents can find themselves in hot water. However, the circumstances and the discretion of the prosecutor...

Commercial tenant responsible ?

As with any landlord/tenant situation, the lease is the first document to refer to to resolve a dispute. Although you mention that the lease only...

How to deal with heavy rent increase?

Unlease an apartment is rent regulated, the landlord is free to request a rent increase in any amount. If the apartment is not rent regulated, the...

Hi I sublet an Apt in a stabilized building two weeks extend 15 days more. Is that a full month term .

In order to legally sublet a rent stabilized apartment, the landlord's consent is required.