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A lease is a binding contract. If either party of a lease violates the lease, they become subject to varying penalties under law. There are Read More »

Landlord-tenant laws in New York City are complicated. If your landlord is selling your property or apartment building, you could be forced to move. Read Read More »

Q.  At some point my roommate, who is on our apartment lease, intends to move out. When she does, I will have to replace her. Is Read More »

Q.  Is a property owner required to hire a superintendent for a New York City residential building, or can a maintenance company serve the same function? Read More »

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, many apartment buildings in New York City are now uninhabitable due to flooding, power outages, and physical damage. Many Read More »

After 28 years of experience as a real estate attorney I have seen all shapes and sizes of residential leases. The problems landlords and tenants Read More »

The housing market in New York City is forever evolving. The traditional rental market is tight and many New Yorkers are now renting a coop Read More »

Q.  A member of my family is trying to rent an apartment, but nobody will rent to him because of his low credit rating. Is it Read More »

Q.  I rented a nonstabilized apartment in a condominium in Brooklyn. One of the selling points was the kitchen with stainless steel appliances. After about a Read More »

Q.  Can a person renting in a rent-regulated apartment in Brooklyn sublet the apartment or otherwise get out of the lease? A.   A rent-regulated tenant usually Read More »

Q.  I am a 70-year-old rent controlled tenant in a co-op building where I have lived for 42 years. My apartment is owned by a shareholder. Read More »

Q.  I rent a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. The building used to be all rent-stabilized, but then some of the apartments, including mine, became market rate Read More »