Receiving an email or a letter with a rent increase notice is one of the most stressful moments a tenant can face. Your mind immediately races. “Can they do this? Is this amount legal? Do I have to move?” If you are a tenant in Nassau or Suffolk County, you are in the right place. […]

If your landlord is threatening to kick you out, you’re probably anxious and unsure what comes next. You’re not alone; many Long Island tenants face sudden eviction notices, lockout threats, or pressure to leave their homes without understanding their rights. The truth is simple: in New York, a landlord cannot legally kick you out without […]

If you rent an apartment on Long Island and your complex has become unsafe, leaks, mold, broken stairs, poor lighting, or worse, you might be wondering if you can sue your apartment complex for negligence. The short answer? Yes, in many cases you can. But the real question is how to do it, and how […]

If you are reading this, you are probably dealing with a stressful situation. Perhaps your tenant’s lease has ended, but they have not moved out. Alternatively, you may be a tenant who recently received a notice from your landlord requesting you to leave, and you are uncertain about what this means or how much time […]

If your apartment or rental home is unsafe and your landlord will not fix the problem, you are not alone. Tenants across Nassau and Suffolk Counties call us about mold, leaks, no heat, pest infestations, and other hazards every week. Living this way is painful and unfair. You have a legal right to a safe […]

Landlords and their tenants have many opportunities for conflict in their relationships. Maintenance issues, rent increases and even changes in roommates could potentially trigger disputes. In some cases, policies regarding pets or companion animals can also lead to...

With advocacy and open dialogue, even difficult eviction disputes can lead to positive, practical solutions.

Understanding when a hotel guest becomes a tenant is crucial for both guests and hotel owners.

What is the Good Cause Eviction Law? The Good Cause Eviction Law ("GCE") was passed as part of New York State’s 2024 budget to protect tenants. It limits rent increases, restricts evictions, and ensures lease renewals in New York City and other areas throughout New...

The process of acquiring an occupied, foreclosed property is complex and fraught with legal challenges. Post-foreclosure evictions, which seek to remove the former owners, tenants of the former owners, or squatters, can be a detailed and complicated process under New York law.