I applied for and thought I signed a two year lease on an apartment. The lease states two differing end dates, which is right?

Being that your lease appears to be ambiguous if you leave after two years and the landlord sues you for breach of contract you should be permitted...

Can I deduct payment from my landlord for improper handling of infestation?

When it comes to withholding rent one can never say you have the automatic right to do so because the decision as to whether you had the right to...

Whether it is criminal or not you should never engage in fraudulent conduct. Defrauding a landlord just so they will approve your lease would in...

I have reason to believe a neighboring apartment (Residential Building) - is regularly using a Power Generator in the apartment.

This may fall under an emergency situation if the generator is installed and/or maintained in violation of law which would allow the landlord to...

Can I sue for pay back of rent paid in a house that is not suitable to be rented?

In my opinion you have no grounds for a lawsuit.

How do I obtain power of attorney for my wife ?

If your wife is mentally competent to understand how she will be affected by signing a power of attorney you would need to get a power of attorney...

What are my rights as a tenant?

If the landlord is suing you for the money you would have to pay her to avoid getting a money judgment against you.

What should I do? I received a 30 days termination letter of tenancy.

If you cannot afford private counsel the NYC Housing Court offers a Volunteer Lawyers Program for Unrepresented Litigants. If you are not...

How do I or is it possible for green card holder to come back to America after two year overseas stay due to medical emergency

You will need to prove to a US Customs and Border Protection Officer that you did not abandon your status as a lawful permanent resident. There...

Can my son apply 4 hpd if I change him 2 head of house hold

If you are going to leave the premises your son may qualify for succession rights if you can avoid losing the apartment in the eviction proceeding.