Yes you could be held liable, but you would need to be name in the lease as the lessee or a guarantor to the lease.

It depends on the lease terms. Typically tenants will be jointly and severally responsible for the rent amount.

It depends, but if it is normal "wear and tear", it should not have been deducted.

Your landlord should fix the issue. Your first step should be to let your landlord know so they can fix it.

If the building has 6 or more residential units, they are required to keep the deposit in an interest bearing account. New York General Obligations Law Section 7-103.

If you want to operate a foreign (out of state) LLC in New York you need to domesticate (register) it in New York. Many of the same requirements apply to registering foreign LLC's in New York as they do to forming new ones. Whether it is wise to take over his LLC is dependent on too many... View More

She has to have her son live there. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP/235-F

Without more details it is difficult to asses, but it is unlikely if you haven't taken possession.

It depends on the terms of the stipulation and without more facts, it is difficult to determine whether acceptance of rent would reinstate the tenancy. You should review RPAPL § 711:

"The tenant continues in possession of any portion of the premises after the expiration of his term,... View More

You have obligations to follow under General Obligations Law Section 7 with respect to drawing down on a security deposit. You must follow those rules exactly. As far as serving a 14 day notice (rent demand), it's unlikely that service would be valid by email.

NYC Admin Code § 10-131:

"Air pistols and air rifles; selling or possessing. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell or have in such person's possession any air pistol or air rifle or similar instrument in which the propelling force is a spring or air,... View More

I don't practice Texas law, however, you probably can't get a commission legally because you need to be licensed either as a real estate agent or broker. You could look into whether it is permissible to receive a finders fee in Texas: https://legalbeagle.com/8579336-texas-finders-fee-laws.html

This is a relatively in-depth question that would need some research and additional details from you. You would need to check building rules, bylaws, zoning, multiple dwelling law compliance (if applicable), rent regulatory rules (if applicable) etc. Most likely though it is not permitted if you... View More

This varies throughout the state based on what municipality you live in. You should check you local building code and rent regulations.

Did the stipulation call for a warrant and a judgment? If not, you will need to return to Court to obtain one. However, you will be unable to do so until the Courts re-open the moratorium on evictions in lifted.

As stated by other respondents, there is little you can do at this point. Courts are not accepting new proceedings at this time. However, you should start taking action to prepare notices (known as predicate notices) required by law so that you can commence the action right away. Relevant... View More

Hi, one of the better sources in New York to use is the New York business express program: https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/bw/startnewbusiness .

To add on to other comments, read your lease and see what the terms are. It could possibly cover this situation.

If your contract has a contingency for finding a replacement property that should be enough to cancel provided you made a good faith effort to find the replacement property (what is considered a good faith effort is during a stay at home order is unknown). There maybe other clauses in the contract... View More

Yes. However, there is a gray area because they can be available to the public for their appropriate use (ie. using Walmart's parking lot to purchase goods at Walmart). Additionally, dumpster diving is also also a gray area and can be private or public depending on the jurisdiction and... View More