Could I sue for a cash loan with an oral contract?

Given the amount in question you may want to consult with an attorney. While I agree that going to court is always a last and uncertain resort, you...

Generally a rent deposit need not be used for rent. However, when you provide the necessary one month's notice of intent to vacate to your...

Is there a time-limit on how long you can write a rental lease agreement for? I failed to write a termination date in 2012

The lease is not void, especially since the omission was by mistake. However, subject to a review of your lease and related documents, it is likely...

I need advice on how to handle an impossible situation with a private landlord that seems to be mentally unstable.

Document harassment as best possible. Send a letter, return receipt requested, outlining your issues including the fuse being turned off. Consult...

Every tenant notice I have sent results in a new HPD complaint. How is this fair???

This is a common issue in NYC. You should document everything as best possible, including exterminators expert opinion as to whether there is/was...

Can a Condo Association lien a partial owner who never signed the condo by-laws?

Subject to a review of the specifics of your case, including the association documents, since you are the owner of the condo the association can...

I rent a house and one of the landlords trees fall on my car and crush my car

Generally, if a tree is otherwise healthy and It falls due to an act of nature the owner of the tree cannot be held liable. However, when it is...

Do I have the right to move forward with an eviction of my tenants?

You have grounds to evict. If you want to commence eviction proceedings you may want to contact a landlord-tenant attorney.

Do I have to go to NYC Housing Court to take possession of an apartment in my 2 family home?

If tenant vacated after a properly drafted and delivered notice to quit/terminate you do not need to go to court and can retake the apartment. If...

I rent a room in a 4 bedroom apt. The landlord is evicting one of the people, in the process the fridge died.

The warranty of habitability makes the landlord responsible for keeping your apartment safe and livable at all times. The courts have held that the...