Background check for tenants

There are companies you can find online that will do a full background screening including a credit report. I am of the belief that the only...

Immigration: I am undocumented, can my to be spouse who is divorced with 2 children sponsor me without raising red flags?

The same evidence required to prove any marriage is legitimate and not strictly for immigration purposes will need to be provided. Getting...

What happens after filing a claim of discrimination with the Division of Human Rights?

The Division of Human Rights will investigate and may present the case in a public hearing. You also may have the right to file simultaneous...

When a coop is turning condo, how to handle rent stabilized tenants?

The answers you seek can be found in the handbook at this link...

N.Y mobile home park (home owned, lot rented) rights and landlord illegal tactics.

The landlord taking away access to the pool to those who are late with the rent and directing the lifeguard to inform them that access is being...

Is it possible to ask for a rent abatement after a money judgement has been awarded?

If you appeared in the action and failed to hire a lawyer or seek legal aid to represent you in my opinion you have no grounds to reopen the case. ...

I had rented a room from a friend for $400 a month no lease, a year later he's retroactively asking me for money. Can I be sued

While your friend has the right to commence a small claims lawsuit in my legal opinion it is highly unlikely they will win due to the fact they...

Did I get my citizenship from my mother?

In my legal opinion based on the information provided you are not a US Citizen.

Hey gm. Am currently living in nycha apartments I am the head of household and would like to remove a co applicant off the lease

You cannot remove a co-tenant from the lease.

Do you have a lease? Under the warranty of habitability, tenants have the right to a livable, safe and sanitary apartment. This is a right...