Is she allowed to just give me a few days notice? Is she reliable for March rent?

Your tenant needs to give you a full 30-day notice of her intention to vacate. You are well advised to try to understand where she is moving so...

The answer is no. Regardless of the disposition of the case, if the landlord filed suit, there will be a record of the tenant as the "Respondent"....

Can the non-rent paying tenants still request for extension on eviction and actually get it?

This situation sounds unfortunate. I offer this: the Court, with each time these respondents come back for more time, will give less and less...

He absolutely cannot do this. If this is a true sub-let, you have contracted for his exclusive right to possession of the unit. He cannot simply...

The amount of time to vacate is within the court's discretion. In other words, the judge will decide how much, if any time should be given based...

Will the landlord be entitled to keep a portion of my security deposit if i didn't give 60 days notice?

Under this specific fact set, your lease will default to a month-month to month tenancy come April 1. Your tenancy will then be subject to 30 days...

1) What is the landlord's responsibility (if any) to inspect the joists? 2) If he is not obligated, should I contact the state

Consider calling the Department of Buildings and gaining an inspection from their field team. Call 311 in New York City to arrange.

This defense depends on your judge. In my experience, any rents beyond 12months old will be severed as "stale." You're looking at a windfall -...

1. Try to understand further the need for the requested deposit. Perhaps it's meant to secure the property from off-of the rental market while...

Are there any ways to get a building to change the status of someone who's subletting to prime tenant? What are some options?

Your best option: write to the over-landlord (building owner) and request permission to become the "tenant-of-record." The one caveat: if you are...