If a tenant has a month to month lease and is given 2 months notice to leave can the landlord change the locks two days later?

Unless the landlord receives a written surrender and delivery of the keys, it is imperative to obtain legal possession of the apartment from the...

Can a landlord keep money from a security deposit for cleaning issues above and beyond how the tenants received the apartment?

If you have documentation of all of the information you outline in your post you should send a letter, mailed in the fashion provided for in...

If you have credible information that leads you to believe your apartment is not a legal dwelling space you should refrain from paying any rent...

Since your landlords are doing business in New York state by renting out their property and that property is located In New York state, two...

If a family court restraining order expired can I get another restraining order?

You need to consult with your lawyer about getting your order of protection renewed.

If your security gate is a new installation where there had been no gate in the past, your lease would determine who is responsible for paying for...

If your apartment is illegal you are not obligated to pay any rent. Your landlord can terminate your tenancy by serving you a thirty day notice of...

I paid my rent but the check was returned. Do I have to pay $900 legal fee?

Your landlord can only collect legal fees against you if your lease provides that she is entitled to those fees under certain circumstances. If...

My sister's landlord claimed to have access to my sister's criminal history is that legal?

A criminal conviction, unless sealed by a court, is a public record. This information is accessible to the public.

Can i obtain deleted text messages which could be critical in a defense case in court

If these are text messages from your own phone you should be able to obtain them from your cellular provider. The provider may, however, require a...