Queensbury, NY asked in Landlord - Tenant and Public Benefits for New York

Q: Are we liable for payments from our apartment that we checked over 6 months if they were paid by all parties or not?

Over the past 6 months we have had assistance from HUD to pay for our rent they have paid half and we have paid half. HUD didn't pay the correct amount for a few months and we started receiving notices. However we checked with the main office at our complex to check our balance and they said we were fine. That started 6 months ago but now we are told we owe money because of HUD not paying the full amount. Are we liable for payments after checking with HUD, Main Office and documenting our visits with the office, keeping reciepts, keeping all notices and checking our balance?

1 Lawyer Answer
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Have a lawyer review your related lease, communications, and receipts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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