I’m a tenant and I previously paid a broker fee. Can I get back the broker fee I paid?
In the last few days, several stories came out in major news outlets that identified information released by the New York Department of State concerning broker fees. The information related to the major housing legislation that was passed in 2019, and specifically concerned broker fees. As a result of this news, I was asked by […]
KEEP READING . . .How much notice must I give a tenant that I want to evict?
Eviction cases are very procedure-heavy. That is, a successful case often hinges on whether or not you followed all of the procedural requirements. In starting any eviction case, there is usually a notice required prior to filing papers in court. In the case of holdover tenants, how much notice must a tenant be given before […]
KEEP READING . . .Courts are Applying the “New” Predicate Notice Law to Old Cases
In mid 2019, the New York State Legislature passed sweeping legislation which affected all kinds of housing laws and regulations within the State of New York. The laws, collectively referred to as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“HSTPA”) marked a huge shift in the landlord-tenant dynamic to strengthen tenant protections, and […]
KEEP READING . . .Who can bring an eviction case in NYC?
If the landlord is also the owner of a house, there isn’t much of a question as to who may bring an eviction case. Sometimes, however, the facts are more confusing than this. The question, then, is who can bring an eviction case in NYC?
KEEP READING . . .Can I Evict a Family Member in NYC?
Landlord-tenant disputes come in all shapes and sizes. A very interesting circumstance is when a family member is looking to evict another family member. So, let’s look at the question: Can I evict a family member in NYC? If so, how can I evict a family member in NYC?
KEEP READING . . .Tenant’s Guide to Vacate an Apartment
I receive quiet a few calls and inquiries from tenants asking about their rights or potential issues when they are leaving an apartment. If you don’t cross your T’s and dot your I’s, you might be losing money, if not more, to an unscrupulous landlord. By following this Tenant’s Guide to Vacate an Apartment, you […]
KEEP READING . . .How to Evict a Section 8 Tenant?: A Complete Guide
The Section 8 rental assistance program helps tenants afford housing by providing a rent voucher. The program is administered federally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), and administered locally in NYC by the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”). In many cases, the tenant will be responsible to pay a part of […]
KEEP READING . . .Getting Sued by a Landlord for Breaking Your Lease Early? Maybe Not
When most people rent an apartment, there’s generally a lease involved. A lease is a written agreement that offers security to a landlord that a stream of income can be relied upon. A lease also offers security to a tenant that they just can’t be evicted for no reason. In many leases, there is language […]
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