Is it true that in NY, if a tenant commits waste (damage beyond normal wear and tear), the tenant can be held liable for triple?

There is no New York law that provides for treble damages for damages caused by a tenant to a rented space. If the cost of repairing the damages...

Will I be evicted?

The judge may sign another order to show cause, delay your eviction and give you an extension of time to pay your rent arrears if you can...

HOW DO I SUE NYCHA FOR PREVENTING MY PARENTS TO TRANSFER FROM THE BUILDING WITH NO ELEVATOR TO MY APARTMENT IN ELEVATOR BUILDING

You need to have your parents consult an attorney about NYCHA's determination. NYCHA has the authority to make tenants move from larger to smaller...

You are entitled to a set of keys to the apartment. You should send a request for a copy of the keys to the tenant in writing. If the tenant...

What rights do I have if my building management office did not respond to an emergency call about carbon dioxide & gas

If your gas service has been turned off you are entitled to a rent reduction until that service is restored. You should notify the landlord in a...

Possible eviction? Complicated issue

Your mother, as trustee, may or may not have the authority to unilaterally terminate your occupancy agreement for the home and bring a proceeding...

What are steps to retrieve items from Someone's home.

You should go to the Syracuse City Court and commence an illegal lockout proceeding against your former friend to recover your belongings.. The...

After a landlord has refused to renew the lease, can you refuse them access to the property until you vacate the premises?

You are required to provide reasonable access to the landlord for her to inspect the condition of the apartment and make repairs. Since you have...

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New York City Co-Op Question: Can I legally require that my renovation deposit be kept in escrow?

You need to review your proprietary lease and the co-op's rules and bylaws to determine how the co-op is supposed to allocate funds paid by...

I am ordered to appear in court b/c of a house I co-signed with my mom, sis, and her now ex. b/c of repairs/permits, help.

You have several legal issues you need to resolve here: resolving fines with the town, correcting building code violations that need repair, etc. ...