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Written Agreements
A residential lease is often a written agreement that defines the rights and duties of both the landlord and the tenant.  Keep in mind that a lease is a legal contract in which both parties promise to do things for one another.  This contract obligates the landlord just as much as the tenant and the landlord can be taken to court if he does not abide by the lease terms.  So read your lease carefully.  And always ask yourself: "Which rules and regulations bind me and which rules and regulations bind my landlord. 

Lease Renewal Disputes: A Guide To Protecting Your Rights (New York)
At least once every two years, rent-stabilized tenants renew their leases.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (New York)

http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.  

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Verbal Agreements
Whenever there's no written lease, you have a verbal rental agreement.  In most cases, verbal and written agreements are equally valid and equally binding.  This means you or the landlord can sue if the other party violates the agreement.

But there are major differences too.  Many states have special laws that apply exclusively to verbal contracts. For example, in the state of Georgia, Landlords must give the tenant 60 days notice before ending the rental agreement. This holds true even when the tenant was ignorant of the law and had agreed to a mere 30 days notice.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (New York)

http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.  

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Roommates

Roommate Tips and The Law in New York City
How much rent you can charge, how to deal with disputes, roommate agreements, etc.

Roommates & You
Very well organized discussion of issues in selecting and living with a roommate from paying the rent, to quiet hours, to where you'll leave phone messages. 

The Talk All Roommates Must Have
Learn the essential things you need to ask someone before you decide to room with them. Very Good!!!!

Evicting Someone Who Shares Your Home (New York)

Evicting A Roommate (New York)

Reverse Lookups-Finding The Name & Address When You Only Have The Phone # (Consumer-SOS)
Strange # on your phone bill? Find out who it belongs to.

Choosing A Roommate
Placing ads, roommate services, living with friends, and knowing what you want are all covered in this article.

Are Roommate Matching Services Safe?
Article discussing what to look for in a roommate matching service and how to protect your privacy.

Making Rental Payments With Roommates
Tips to protect your tenant/credit record when sharing lease responsibilities with roommates. 

Form Letters And Practical Advice On Dealing With Unruly Roommates

Index Of Roommate Related Articles

Where To Go For More Help (Consumer-SOS)

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Moving Out 

What Every Tenant Should Know (New York)
Includes month to month tenancies and notice to move out.

New York Seniors: How To Break A Lease Under Real Property Law 227-a (Sleuth For The Truth)
For seniors who need to break a lease because of medical issues. All you need to know about New York Real Property Law 227-a which allows seniors to terminate their lease and move into a senior facility or move in with a family member.

Month To Month Tenants (New York)

Security Deposits (Consumer-SOS)

Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction (Consumer-SOS)

Landlord's Right To Property Left Behind (Consumer-SOS)

Landlord-Tenant Statutes (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.  

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (New York)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

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Landlord's Right Of Entry

When The Landlord Can Enter Your Apartment (General)

Notice Requirements To Enter Property (Chart For All 50 States)

Where To Go For More Help (Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

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Subleasing

Landlord-Tenant Law
Eviction, Lease and Rental Agreements, Rent Control, Habitability and Repairs, Security Deposits, subletting.

Evicting Someone Who Shares Your Home

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

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Nuisances, Noise & Neighbors

Contacting Your Neighbors (Consumer-SOS)
Use Internet phone books and reverse lookups to find out who your neighbors are and contact them. Good to organize a neighborhood watch, or simply have them turn down the noise.

Noisy Neighbors (NYC)

Noise & Neighbors (General, mostly for homes)  

Find Your City's Municipal Codes
Learn how your city code treats, garbage, nuisance and safety hazards. If you can't find your city, follow their links to other code sites that can help you.

Bug Problems? How to control Roaches & Ants & Reduce Use of Poisons (New York Publication)
Tips on using physical barriers against bugs, eliminating sources of food and water, and using absolutely minimal pesticides.

Got Rats? Got Mice? (New York)
Emphasizes getting rid of rodents through such means as physical barriers, elimination of handy food and water, and traps; and again, chemical pesticides should only be used minimally and as a last resort.

Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction (Consumer-SOS)

Protecting Your Children from Lead Poisoning (New York)
The dangers of lead poisoning, what readers can do to prevent it from occurring in their home, and how to get children tested.

Radon: The Invisible Intruder (New York)
Provided here are explanations of what radon is, how it can be excessively exposed to humans, and potential health hazards. There is a helpful map of New York State showing where the highest radon levels occur. Also discussed are how to test for radon and how to prevent/reduce radon in the home.

Dog Bite Law In General
Use Google toolbar or advanced Google to search for the name of your state within this website.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

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