Yes, the landlord may make deductions from your security deposit for damage you caused to the apartment. If you damaged a painted wall and...

Can I sue a person for a fraudulent apartment lease agreement?

I'm sure this sudden change was very inconvenient but remember you must prove damages.... such as nonrefundable moving expenses.... and not just...

I had a tenant who was renting room and I gave her a 7 days termination notice to move from furnished room in NY, she came and

If you want to recover for the damages, you may want to consider starting a Small Claims case.

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Consistent Upstairs Tenant nightime Noise

Situations involving noisy neighbors are a difficult problem for tenants and landlords. Although you have the right to the peaceful enjoyment of...

Can I withhold rent on a commercial lease if the roof has had a leak since I moved in?

Withholding rent in a commercial leasing situation for alleged issues of repairs or damages is a risky proposition that could lead to the end of...

You may want to consider that unless you are a rent regulated tenant or protected by the terms of a lease, provoking the landlord may result in a...

CAN THE JUDGE BE ASKED FOR COMPENSATORY DAMAGES FOR NYC LANDLORD THE SAME AS THE TENANTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO?

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How to get a landlord to break a nonbreakable lease?

If you still need a place to live and can pay part of the rent, you may want to consider a roommate to help you meet the rent obligation.

Also keep in mind that the landlord is given a reasonable time to make any necessary changes.