I rented an apartment

Your lease would need to be reviewed by a lawyer to see what exactly it says about the use of the basement and fee. If in fact the basement is...

Is there a legal way to force my landlord change her contractor she uses for repairs?

While you don't have a legal right to force the landlord to change contractors if you have a lease the landlord must provide heat that complies...

1) It is well-established that where a landlord commingles a security deposit with personal funds, the commingling constitutes a conversion, and...

Can a tenant deduct the cost of a new roof from the rent if landlord refuses to do repairs?

If you are month to month tenant who is not covered by any rent stabilization or rent control law the landlord does not need a reason when seeking...

Immigration:Can I apply for DACA if I am married?

Being married does not affect eligibility for DACA

Can i get my ex husband out of the house even if we are both on the lease?

You are going to need to file a post judgment of divorce motion requesting an order granting you exclusive occupancy and will most likely need to...

Can I sue the post office if they rented out my p.o. Box to someone else at the same time?

I would say no for 2 reasons with the first being because under federal law the post office cannot be sued for any claim arising out of the loss,...

Will this landlord be in trouble?

Owners with illegally converted basements and cellars may face civil and criminal penalties. Violations may be issued by either the Department of...

Is there a way to find out if my apartment is rent stabilized besides DHCR?

You can try this website https://amirentstabilized.com/info/resources.html which provides a list of every rent-stabilized building from the...

Can a private owner of a public apartment building discriminate against me because I'm black? Meaning not renting to me...

The Federal Fair Housing Acts (42 U.S. Code §§ 3601-3619) prohibit discrimination on the basis of color. Although the original Civil Rights Act of...