Tenant rights

You should contact the Suffolk County Bar Association for referral to a lawyer with whom you can consult about your case. This is their contact...

Do I need an attorney for guardian for my elderly mother in NYC.

Guardianship petitions are complicated proceedings. While it is not required to use an attorney, it would be very difficult for a non-lawyer to...

My landlord is requesting that I sign a new lease for a 43% rent increase on an illegal apartment- what are my options?

While the HPD website may state that there should be only 2 apartments in the building, that information is not definitive. Information filed with...

Can I still claim unreturned security deposit after cashing a check that says full payment?

You should not cash the check until you appear in court.

Is the landlord responsible for returning un-used rent?

If you paid rent for a period of time and you were incapable of occupying the rented space due to its condition during that time, you are entitled...

Code of Federal Regulations

The Code of Federal Regulations has the force of law. The penalties for violating any particular section vary tremendously -- and can include...

Can a tenant from a subleased apartment sue me?

You need to provide more information before this question can be answered. If the apartment were rent stabilized and you were charging your...

In order to recover possession of the garage as well as the apartment you would have needed to specify the garage as part of the property you were...

You need to prepare a written 30 day notice of termination. In New York City, the termination date in the notice must be the last day of a month. ...

A notice to cure is a step a landlord takes prior to beginning an eviction proceeding. You should not answer this notice on your own. You should...