Can I sir my landlord to reimburse part of my deposit as I don't think he has the right to keep it?

For additional information about commencing a case in Small Claims Court, here is a link: ...

On a month to month holdover, when during the month can the 30 day notice to vacate be served?

If the tenancy does not run from the first of each month but instead for example from the 15th, the dates for the 30 day notice will need to be...

Can a Joint tenant with the Rights of Survivorship in New York State convey interest in property to third party?

It seems likely, that your parents' interest in the property were as tenants by the entirety and that your father's interest in the property passed...

Can I refinance my home in New York without a separation agreement of final Divorce decree?

Depending on the existing orders in your divorce, there may be nothing to legally prevent you from refinancing the property that is already in your...

Is there anything legal I can do about being pushed out of my daughters life?

This must be a very painful situation to find yourself in. You may not be able to prevent all hurtful behaviors by your daughter's mother but you...

How the landlord should legally treat the overpayment may be very different from the practical problems you may have in recovering the overpayment....

Which court do you intend to sue the tenants in? If you intend to file a case in Small Claims Court, in NYC the maximum amount of damages you can...

Evict my daughter?

You are certainly in an uncomfortable position and its resolution should not depend on whether your daughter is bigger or stronger than you. ...

I have a month to month Tenant (no lease to date) I have repairs to make on unit. I would like to give a 30 day move out

New York Real Property Law Section 223-b protects tenants from retaliatory eviction for making good faith complaints regarding repairs. Therefore,...

Two friends and I are renting a garage. after three months, the electricity has still not been turned. Must we still pay rent?

The terms of your lease are important in determining your options. However, assuming this is a commercial lease and it requires the landlord to...