Generally, losing your employment or even the Covid crisis wouldnot constitute a legal basis to break your lease. However, that doesn't prevent you from negotiating with your landlord to be released. If you can present the situation in a way that persuades your landlord he/she would be... View More

If a pet damages the apartment or creates a nuisance, a landlord may seek to terminate a tenancy regardless of whether there is a "no pet" clause in a lease. Even when a pet is well behaved, a landlord may decide not to renew a future lease in a non-rent regulated apartment if a landlord... View More

The HSTPA of 2019 gave tenants in NYS substantial new rights. This includes limiting fees associated with renting an apartment to only $20 for a credit check. If you were charged additional fees, you may seek to recover them.

Unfortunately, you haven't provided enough information to receive meaningful guidance. Are you the owner or a subtenant? What do you want to do?

You are correct that a POA terminates upon the grantor's death. If your mother had a will, the executor can probate the will in Surrogate's Court. If there is no will, you can commence a proceeding in Surrogate's Court called and Administration and request appointment as the... View More

When more than one individual signs a lease as a "tenant" they are each jointly and severally liable to the landlord for the payment of rent. That means the landlord doesn't get involved in whatever agreement exists between the tenants as the the amount each intends to contribute to... View More

If describing your concerns and asking the landlord doesn't work, the surest way to get an answer to your question would be to file a complaint with HPD and request an inspection. If the inspector find the existing door to be a violation, the landlord will have a set amount of time to... View More

Once the courts re-open, you will be able to commence a case in Small Claims Court to seek damages.

Pursuant to Governor Cuomo's Executive Order, the moratorium on evictions has been extended to August 20th, so there is no immediate threat of eviction. However, the Executive Order does not relieve a tenant's obligation to pay rent.... It just temporarily removes the ability of the... View More

Don't panic. First, due to the Covid-19 crisis there is currently a moratorium on evictions until August 20, 2020. Second, evictions require a judicial process that affords tenants a number of protections and your brother-in-law is likely entitled to an opportunity to cure.

I second my colleagues comments and would add that in addition to the deed there are additional tax documents that generally need to be completed before a deed is accepted for filing. Since issues with a questionable deed can cause problems down the road for title insurance reasons, it is probably... View More

If you are a tenant, you may alert your landlord to the problem you are experiencing and ask for assistance. Unfortunately, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the landlord cannot commence legal action against these neighbors until the courts reopen for regular business.

Generally, a tenant must deliver vacant possession of the premises to the landlord before being relieved of his or her obligations. However, it may be possible to negotiate on your own or with the assistance of an attorney for the release from your obligations in exchange for your cooperation with... View More

It appears that you are looking for info for DIY adverse possession claim. Although the desire to avoid legal fees is understandable, it is a difficult case to do yourself. It is also possible that you could inadvertently make admissions that would undermine your case. Therefore, it may be... View More

Security deposits are intended to be placed in a designated security or escrow account upon receipt. Generally, the parties can negotiate for the money to be deposited in an interest earning account. However, since the landlord is also generally allowed to keep up to 1% of any interest earned as... View More

Since the courts are essentially closed in response to the COVID19 crisis you will not be able to seek relief from them at this time. Therefore, the most efficient thing would be to communicate with the person who moved out to obtain permission to remove the belongings to be disposed of or placed... View More

At the moment we are in the midst of a 3 month stay of all eviction proceedings.

If you sustained an injury as the result of negligence, you should speak to a personal injury attorney about the prospects of commencing a case for damages. As a result of the COVID crisis, the Courts are essentially closed to non-essential matters. If the repairs you are seeking are an emergency... View More

If you have already notified the building managment and not received a satisfactory response, it may be time to seek an inspection by the City of the conditions. You can call 311 to request an inspection for possible violations.

You can call 311 to file a complaint