How do I conduct a Last name change? Is it free? Do i need an Atturney for this?

All NY residents have the right to change their name (except those under 18 and inmates). Is this a name change in relation to a divorce? If so,...

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I live in a rent stabilized apt... I want to take in a roommate

I agree with my colleague. I would also like to add that should you take a roommate in a rent stabilized apartment, you may only charge them no...

Can the deposit be used as the last month's rent in month-to-month NYC open market apartment rentals?

I agree with my colleagues. The purpose of a security deposit is to cover damages, and unnecessary wear and tear after the end of a lease term. It...

How do I evict someone without a lease from a 2 family home? Will they be granted a lot of time by the court?

Although your father fears a situation in court where the tenants will be given a favorable outcome, unfortunately, eviction through your local...

What should I do If my tenants lease is up August 31 and they refuse to pay last month rent and to fix damages they've caused?

I agree with my colleagues, you can sue the tenants for the last months rent and any amount that exceeds the sum of the security deposit. I...

Am I within my rights, under my rental lease, to end the lease early by finding a replacement tenant.

Based on the wording of your lease, YES, you may end the lease early by finding a replacement tenant by exercising Option B. You may be able to...

Lease and rental

If you move in after August 1st - you are correct to expect the rent to be pro-rated for the days you were not in occupancy, as in accordance with...

Can I sue if my landlord puts my things on the street?

Dear Tenant - YES! Your landlord is NOT ALLOWED to put your belongings on the curb. S/he must seek a warrant of eviction through the housing...

Hi, I wanted to know how to sue my landlord for my security deposi?

Dear Tenant: Generally speaking, if you break your lease the landlord can take part or all of your security deposit for "unpaid rent." S/he...

I have a tenant whose has a month to month lease that i am not renewing.

Dear Tom: To terminate a month-to-month tenancy, you must give the Notice of Lease Termination to the tenant no less than one month in advance,...