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Illusory Tenancy

An illusory tenancy occurs when the lease tenant of a rent stabilized apartment does not actually live in the apartment, but has placed another tenant/subtenant there in order [...]

Illegal Subletting

A tenant is properly subletting when she leaves her apartment to someone else for a temporary period of time not exceeding more than two years. Rent stabilized tenants [...]

How to Pick a Tenant Lawyer

Not all tenant lawyers are the same. Therefore, it is important that you know how to select a tenant lawyer who is (1) good, (2) good at housing, [...]

Should I Be in Housing Court at 9:30?

“Should I Be in Housing Court at 9:30?”

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Thanks again for your time and consultation the other day. I have a quick question: The paperwork I have says [...]

Housing Court Vocabulary

Petition: The document that starts a housing court case. The party that files the petition is called a petitioner.

Answer: The document that the party being sued files in [...]

How Do I Research My Landlord?

“How Do I Research My Landlord?”

In New York’s Housing Court, knowledge is power. The more information you have about your building, and the more advice you seek, the [...]

 

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