Month: June 2023

Disputes between landlords and tenants will often involve the security deposit. This is a significant sum – often of two months’ rent – that a tenant gives their landlord when they enter the space. The idea is that the landlord can keep this money if the tenant breaks...

A tenant who made payments on time may start to delay or fail to pay due to financial difficulties or other issues. New York tenants have many rights that can make it harder for landlords to ask them to leave. Thus, to avoid getting into legal trouble, you should...

Being illegally evicted from your home can be an incredibly distressing experience, especially if you don’t have alternative housing. Fortunately, the law protects you from illegal evictions and allows you to recover damages. Here is what you need to do when this...