Is a landlord allowed to install dropped ceilings if the tenant doesn't want them during their tenancy?

I you do not have a lease you are a month-to-month tenant which means you or the landlord can terminate the lease with one month's notice....

Whatare my rights if landlord is attempting eviction because we filed a window guard complaint

If you live in rent controlled/stabilized apartment you do have the right to a lease renewal. If you live in a market rate apartment you do not...

Yes warranty of habitability covers sever smells and rotting roofs. More specifically based on the facts you provided, that the ceiling can...

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Minimum advance notice to seek a stay of Housing Court case from Supreme Court?

An order to show cause is a motion usually used in emergency situations such as seeking a stay on an eviction. There is no time frame to file an...

Harrassment by landlord

An occasional text is not illegal. However, based on the facts you described, you landlord's actions may amount to interfering with your quiet...

I own my land. I have started clearing it to build a house. I want to park a RV on my land and live there during construction.

See http://ecode360.com/9155152 Town of Hyde Park Code § 108-4.3(C) "Camping trailers and recreational vehicles shall be occupied for residence...

In NYC, after the 30 day notice to quit in a hold over case is served, how long does a landlord have to serve/file the petition?

There is no bright-line rule and the courts will look to whether the delay was reasonable, including the nature of the proceeding (Marriott v....

Problems with masonry contractor. He did not follow the contract, and stole items. I cut his bill in half. What should I do?

You are describing two separate problems. The first is the stolen materials and equipment. If you have facts that support your conclusion that the...

Can new property owner evict you before you sign new lease?

Based on the facts you provided, your old landlord does not have grounds to refuse to renew your current lease and they certainly cannot evict you...

I was 1 month and 90$ behind in rent. I am all caught up now I have no lease. Can my landlord still evict me?

Since you state there is no written lease agreement, it is likely that you are a month-to-month tenant. This means that you or your landlord may...