Why would my landlords lawyer tell landlord to take before and after pictures of my rooms which were damaged by water

Your landlord is obligated to maintain the habitability (safe and liveable) of your apartment by NY Real Property Law Sec. 235-b. Find the court...

Can a high school student interested in becoming a lawyer get a internship or lawyer mentor to show them the field

You should contact your high school guidance counselor. Many schools have active internship programs and you might even be able to obtain credits!...

I have a separtion agreement (contract) it specific that I move out on 9/2012 I'll be homeless on 9/12 we both own, he won't

You should seek legal advice. You cannot be evicted by your (ex) spouse without a court order. You should not leave before you have located a new...

In addition to the very good advice above, you can still seek to be restored (move back in) to your apartment by quickly going to Housing Court and...

I agree with Mr. Smollens that obtaining an actual eviction for illegal subletting can be frustrated by a late "cure" (unless the tenant of record...

What are my legal rights?

I agree with my colleague that the law is on your side and that you should obtain legal assistance. In this type of case, knowing that the law is...

Is a landlord allowed to do an automatic lease renewal?

I must respectfully disagree with my colleague. Automatic residential lease renewals are expressly prohibits by Real Property Law 232-c., which...

Are the landlord and the perspective tenant entitled to evict me (the prior tenant) as my oral lease ends?

I agree with the earlier answer that you cannot be evicted without a warrant issued by a court (usually Housing Court). The "new tenant" has no...

I need a tenants' rights lawyer

Mr. Smollens is correct. Your landlord's "rule" is unenforceable under New York law. Real Property Law 235-f, also known as the "Roommate Law")...

I need a tenants ' rights lawyer.

Your landlord's "rule" is unenforceable under New York law. Real Property Law 235-f, also known as the "Roommate Law") allows the tenant of record...