Landlord kicking you out, selling the building, or offering cash for keys? Get expert advocacy before you respond.

No. Sherwood Tenant Advocacy provides non-legal advocacy and negotiation support. We do not provide legal advice or legal representation.

No. We do not appear in court or administrative proceedings, and we do not file legal documents. If your situation becomes legal in nature, we may recommend you consult licensed counsel.

No. Our pricing is transparent and agreed in advance. Clients keep 100% of any agreement; our fees are not calculated as a percentage.

We are best for early-stage situations: landlord pressure to move out, buyout discussions, voluntary move-out coordination, and unclear/tense communication where a calm professional approach can help.

We attempt resolution with professionalism and clarity. If there is no dialogue, we'll be honest about what non-legal advocacy can and cannot influence and may recommend other avenues, including consulting licensed counsel.

No. We do not advise on rent payment, lease obligations, or any actions that may have legal consequences. Those questions should be discussed with a licensed attorney.

Don't panic and don't sign anything right away. You have options as a tenant in NYC. A tenant advocate can help you understand your situation, whether that means negotiating a fair buyout, communicating professionally with your landlord, or getting clarity before making any decisions. Call Sherwood Tenant Advocacy at 917-983-2880 for a consultation.

Buyout amounts vary widely depending on factors like your apartment type, neighborhood, rent stabilization status, and how long you've lived there. Many tenants in Queens, Astoria, and across NYC accept far less than they should because they negotiate alone. A tenant advocate helps you set a realistic benchmark and negotiate from a position of strength. Contact us for a personalized consultation.

Yes. Sherwood Tenant Advocacy serves tenants across NYC with a focus on Queens and Astoria. Whether you're in Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, Woodside, or anywhere else in the five boroughs, we can help with buyout negotiation and landlord communication.

Tenant advocacy is non-legal support focused on negotiation, communication, and strategy. Unlike a lawyer, a tenant advocate does not provide legal advice or represent you in court. We help with early-stage situations where professional communication and negotiation can make a big difference — often at a fraction of the cost of legal representation.

No. In New York City, buyout agreements are voluntary. Your landlord cannot force you to accept a buyout or sign anything. If you're feeling pressured, that's exactly when a tenant advocate can step in to ensure the conversation stays fair and professional. We help NYC tenants understand their position and negotiate on their terms.

We can typically begin with an initial consultation within days. If your landlord is pressuring you to respond quickly, call us at 917-983-2880 so we can assess your situation and help you respond appropriately while we develop a strategy together.

Cash for keys is when a landlord offers a tenant money in exchange for voluntarily vacating the apartment. It sounds straightforward, but the first offer is almost never the best offer — landlords typically start low and count on tenants not knowing their worth. Factors like your lease type, how long you've lived there, and the landlord's urgency all affect what's fair. A tenant advocate can help you evaluate the offer, identify leverage, and negotiate a significantly better outcome before you agree to anything.

In New York City, a building sale does not automatically end your tenancy. Your lease generally transfers to the new owner, and they are bound by its terms. However, new owners often move quickly to pressure tenants out — sometimes through buyout offers, cash for keys deals, or simply creating an uncomfortable environment. If your landlord is selling or has already sold the building and you're feeling pressure to leave, don't sign anything without speaking to a tenant advocate first. We help tenants in exactly this situation understand their position and negotiate fair terms.

First — don't panic, and don't sign anything. If your landlord is pressuring you to leave, you have more options than they're letting on. In NYC, tenants have strong protections, and landlords must follow a legal process to actually remove you. Outside of a legal eviction, everything is a negotiation — and that's where we come in. Sherwood Tenant Advocacy helps you understand what your landlord can and cannot do, respond strategically, and negotiate from a position of strength. Call us at 917-983-2880 to talk through your situation.

Yes. Sherwood Tenant Advocacy provides tenant negotiation services across all five NYC boroughs — Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island — with a particular focus on Queens and Astoria. Whether you're in Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, Woodside, Flushing, Ridgewood, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Washington Heights, or anywhere else in the city, we can help with buyout negotiation, cash for keys deals, landlord communication, and move-out advocacy.

A tenant advocate is the right first step for early-stage situations: your landlord is asking you to move out, offering a buyout or cash for keys, selling the building, or making things uncomfortable. These are negotiation situations — and that's exactly what we do. A lawyer becomes necessary if your situation has moved into legal territory: you've received formal court papers, an eviction notice, or the matter is heading to Housing Court. In many cases, working with a tenant advocate early can resolve the situation before it ever reaches that point — and at a fraction of the cost of legal representation.