How do i put up with my landlords changing demands?

If your lease has a clause which addresses assignment and/or subletting you and your landlord must comply with that clause. If the lease does not...

My landlord wants to break our lease and says he will ask for "Order of protection" against me. (I never did/say anything wrong)

Your landlord cannot break your lease unless the terms of the lease permit her to do so. Nor may your landlord threaten or harass you including...

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I have a fence on the city's right-of-way, been there for years. Is that a problem?

Subject to further review of the facts there are two problems. First, the city could enforce the right of way and compel you to remove the...

Can a 421-a abatement be applied to only part of a new construction condo?

It is possible and you are not completely powerless. You may want to engage an attorney to work with the management/board and the department of...

Should I sue to enforce my contract?

Generally, landlord's have a duty to deliver possession on the date designated in the lease. If they do not deliver then, absent specific language...

Can someone be evicted for being a nuisance?

Yes but the onus is on your landlord to do so. For now, document everything and forward the documentation to your landlord. You may also want to...

With a few exceptions that do not appear to apply to you, you are not obligated to pay rent if your basement apartment is not legal. However, you...

I would contact your attorney in writing to discuss. If your attorney does not get back to you in a reasonable time you should contact another...

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I own a NYC coop responsible by contract for the HVAC system and risers. I have leaks they have not fixed. What do I do?

If you have attempted to reason with the Co-op and they have failed to act then you will probably need sue to enforce the proprietary lease and/or...

I had a partnership Agreement with Amazon Inc. which they breached and stopped paying me. Should I sue in Washington or NY?

Does the contract also require the case be tried in Washington? There is a difference between the governing law and the jurisdiction. Additionally,...