Who is responsible to pay for new paint and carpeting in an apt that I have been renting for 5 yrs?

If you have a lease you should check to see if it states who is responsible for such improvements. If you don't have a lease that states the...

Hi, I am in the process of legally evicting a tenant for NON payment.

It is customary for judges to grant an adjournment on the initial court appearance if the tenant requests time to hire a lawyer. Adjournments are...

If you live in a rent stabilized building you are entitled to have your lease renewed except under limited circumstances. In the event the...

Do I have to pay rent for an illegal apartment? And, can I sue for back rent that has already been paid?

You entered into an agreement with your landlord to occupy an apartment in return for you paying rent and thus, regardless of the fact that it is...

How can I handle housing disputes for overpayment of rent?

You should try contacting your local DHCR at 718-739-6400 or personally visiting their office at 92-31 Union Hall Street-6th Floor, Jamaica, NY...

Can I still be removed from my home if I already payed my back rent even though a eviction was issued ?

If your case was a non-payment proceeding you should not be evicted once payment for the full amount of arrears is made. You should contact your...

Evey one named on the lease as a tenant is liable for 100% of the rent to the landlord. A a co-tenant would not be able to prevail on a lawsuit...

Do I need an eviction proceeding for someone not on my lease?

You need a court order for him to leave whether it be in the form of a stay away order of protection or warrant of eviction.

When their is a divorce what happens?can l get amodification?

You can seek a modification of any existing child support order in the divorce action. Whether or not you will get the modification cannot be...

The landlord has permit to renovate 6 family house building . We are less than 3 families . He posted the permit in the building

Absent a provision in the lease permitting him to do so I am of the opinion he would have to comply with the term stated in your lease.