Tenants’ Rights regarding pets and service animals
NYC pet lovers are often unaware of their rights regarding pet ownership in rental units and may feel discouraged when they can’t find housing that accepts pets. However, under certain circumstances, you can have a pet, even if the lease says otherwise. New York City’s pet law and the 3-month rule NYC’s Pet Law, under
Protecting Tenant Rights in a NYC Buyout situation and getting the most from your Landlord
It’s no secret that NYC real estate prices and leasing rates are sky-high. While this works in favor of property owners, it works against residential and commercial renters. As soon as the property owner discovers that their property can bring in more in rental income or be sold for more money, thoughts often turn to
Bounds and limits to Tenant’s Right to privacy in NYC
The New York state covenant of quiet enjoyment Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, there are certain limits to the tenant’s right to privacy that must be observed. The first thing to understand is that tenants have a right to privacy; no questions asked. In fact, it’s illegal for a lease to contain
Get a legal checklist for Landlords
Legal checklist for first-time Landlords Becoming a landlord can be a lucrative business opportunity, but jumping in head first without thinking out the legal implications in advance can lead to wasted dollars and even cause your new venture to fail. The best way to set yourself up for success is to get your legal protections
Learn more about Landlord liability for Tenant actions
How much liability does a Landlord have for a Tenant’s actions? Look just about anywhere and you will find plenty of information on tenant’s rights, but what about the landlord? What rights does the landlord have, particularly when it comes to the actions of the tenants? More specifically, how much liability is the landlord exposed
How to evict a roommate
Roommates can be the best or the worst. On the plus side, they can help make it more affordable to live in NYC. On the downside, sometimes you can have trouble getting rid of the bad ones. Evicting roommates or getting a live-in girlfriend or boyfriend to leave takes finesse at the best of times.
Yellowstone Injunction
The Yellowstone Injunction is a remedy offered to commercial tenants in receipt of a Notice to Cure or Notice of Default and is based on a 1968 landmark case known as First Nat. Stores Inc. V. Yellowstone Shopping Center, 21 NY 2-D 630. When a commercial tenant receives a Notice to Cure, he is expected
Order to show cause to stay or stop an eviction
If you receive an Eviction Notice from a Marshal that requires you to leave your property, you may be able to stop the eviction, at least temporarily, by requesting an Order To Show Cause to stay or stop the eviction. An Order to Show Cause is an emergency application to the Court. It can be
Notice of Termination or Cancellation
When a landlord wishes to discontinue a tenancy, they can serve the tenant with a Notice of Termination or Cancellation. This may occur in any of these circumstances: The lease is ending and the landlord does not wish to renew. The tenancy is month-to-month and the landlord wants to terminate the tenancy and evict the
Notice of Petition and Petition
A Notice of Petition and Petition is a lawsuit that is filed for the purpose of evicting you and/or to have you pay rent that is owed to your landlord. It must be answered or you can be evicted. If a landlord has issued a Notice to Cure, Rent Demand (sometimes called a Three Day
