Can I be evicted over a disputed late fee?

Technically, if a reasonable late fee provision is included in your lease then failure to pay the late fee is a breach of the lease and is grounds...

Do I need a lawyer if my landlord has ignored health hazards in my home such as mold, mildew, sewage that caused health issues

Yes you need a lawyer and you may need to move out, at least temporarily. You should contact your local Legal Aid Society as soon as possible see...

A tenant I inherited from the previous owner lie about having a long lease

Yes your tenant can attempt to present a forged lease to the court but if he gets caught he will have committed perjury, a criminal offence. You...

I have been trying to get a replacement mail box key for 2 weeks. My landlord has not complied. Can I deny rent until he does?

You can always withhold rent but if you end up being sued in court you risk being blacklisted. Your best option is to write a letter to your...

Am I legally able to withhold rent until safety hazards are fixed in the house I rent?

Technically, the answer is yes. However, you risk being sued in court, and even if you win you will be blacklisted. If you do go this route make...

Can my landlord ask for one thing with an initial deposit with the broker and then do a switch after I've invested already?

There are two issues here. First the realtor lied to you, your best option is to file a complaint with the department of state and notify the...

Is a landlord required to come to court in person if I file an HP action, or can a rep. for the landlord come instead?

The only party that may represent the LLC in court is an attorney admitted to the NY Bar or allowed to practice by the court. See Michael Reilly...

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Must I explicitly tell my landlord that "I plan to take him to court if he doesn't make repairs" in order to file an HP action?

If you have already notified your landlord in writing concerning the needed repairs and they have had a reasonable amount of time to make repairs...

Who do i contact about getting $$$ On Jun 27 2015 we lost power. when returned we lost washer, dryer, dishwasher & other equip.

Write a letter return receipt requested to Power Co. detailing the issues and hire an attorney.

SRO Building law

A landlord may not rent out a single apartment to multiple tenants without a SRO certificate of occupancy. You can check this on the DOB BIS system...