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We have passed our yearly inspection every year without a problem. We just paid off our mortgage at the end of 2022.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
An attorney would have to take a look at your proprietary lease and the applicable case precedents, as well as the record of other such alleged “violations” in the coop and the treatment which they received, when discovered, by the board or management. The defense of laches might also be useful... View More 
My landlord for the last apartment I was in had a security deposit of $750 dollars. I paid this and lived in his apartment for over a year on a month to month basis for the same price of $750 dollars. I found a new apartment in December of 2022 and told my landlord about this on December 26th, and... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2023
The landlord has a duty to decrease (mitigate) his damages. The landlord also has a duty to return your security deposit within 14 days of you vacating the premises. Landlord was supposed to deduct the cost of the damages that you caused to the apartment from your security deposit. Since your... View More
I gave my landlord $750 for a security deposit when i moved into his apartment. When i left i asked about the security deposit and he didnt give me it back stating that i needed to give him 30 days notice of me leaving. I didnt sign a lease, and he did not inform me of this when i moved in, when i... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
Dear Manhattan Tenant
Your landlord owes you double the $750 security deposit because your landord did not provide to you written itemization for deductions allowed by law within 14 days after you moved out.
You could file an online complaint with the NYS Attorney General or sue... View More
Just moved out of an upper apartment, landlord lived downstairs. We are being charged for things we have no control over. She was a nasty individual and we left because of her.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Dear Rochester Tenant:
What are the improper charges? Any controversy over your entitlement to the return to you of the entire tenant security deposit begins with the mandated written itemization of damages (false, fake, or correct) delivered to you within 14 days after you moved out. If... View More
Now he's asking for money to clean the apartment after refusing money from me 4 times I also have brand new appliances worth 1200 that did not come with the apartment.its just want to go there and get what I can.i have personal items in there along with my clothing and etc.i should not have to... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Dear Niagara Falls Tenant:
In New York, it is against the law for a landlord to take hostage of a tenant's personal property even when the tenant did owe rent and moved out. Did you call the police or Legal Services?
I tryed to resolve this issue within the 30dats he was the one who prolonged this not me my husband and in made numerious attempts he ignored us
answered on Jan 26, 2023
If you pay the money but don't feel it was just, you may commence a case in Small Claims Court to recover the money you believe was collected wrongly. However, if you owe money for rent arrears, the landlord may counterclaim against you.
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Going in and emptying the room is not lawful. You should confirm that the tenant is in prison and then try to contact them to find out what they would and would not be able and willing to do to keep the place or whether they would surrender the premises. If no agreement can be reached, you may have... View More
I was evicted had 30 days to try to get my things at my place called and texts went unanswered.he now wants to charge me 500.00 too gain access to get my things.i was within my right of the 30days.his action is crude heartless.i feel I should not have to pay to get my things even though I was... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
Dear Niagara Falls Tenant
Would you prefer to lose all your left behind possessions? This is your choice right now. You could sue your cruel heartless former landlord for $500 in Small Claims Court after you have your property.
My roommate & I have signed a 2yr lease on an NYC apartment w/ a rider saying that we can leave at 1yr if we give notice by the 9mo mark. We emailed it to them along w/ the signed copy of the rider & havent heard much from them since. Since Movein our exp w/ mgmt & repairs has been bad... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
Potential legal fallout? If you do not pay rent, even if you have numerous valid reasons and evidence of good cause not to pay rent [Wow. Your narrative suggests you should have stopped paying rent months ago and forced the landlord to prove why you should ever pay rent, considering that the... View More
This is an email the landlord sent while I was away. Is this legal to do for him? The reason is that he have lost his key.
"We did test the boiler for the third time this morning and it started up without hesitation. I left the heat on so it should be warm when you arrive. I did have... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2023
It is not lawful for the landlord to enter into your apartment in the way that you have described. As a tenant, you have exclusive possession of the space that you are paying rent for. If the landlord would like to get access to your apartment, the landlord has to request reasonable days for... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2023
Greetings:
In light of COVID-19s impact on Tenant Eviction, coupled with New York State's affinity towards Tenants, I would suggest the following:
Offer your brother money to "surrender" posession. Offer an amount **inclusive of relocation fees, storage fees, future... View More
I filed charges against brother for assult and few days later agg harresent. My mother tried having my spouse removed from the house and put on street and told him if he didn't leave she would call her son Mathew and have him removed forcefully. Matt came to our home and I protected my spouse... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Based upon what you have said, the Family Court judge can appoint a lawyer for you at no charge to you in regard to the Order of Protection. Just be sure to let them know you cannot afford to hire your own attorney.
I am having a problem with my bank account due to fraud, I am wondering if management can use the security deposit I gave before I moved in for this month that I owe rent on.
answered on Jan 12, 2023
Security deposits are designed to provide the landlord with protection against the cost of damages or unpaid rent at the end of a tenancy. Therefore, landlords are not obligated to apply the security deposit towards rent while a tenant is still in occupancy.
Just found out Landlord never got a C of O and we live here! AND found asbestos which I was disturbing doing laundry! Took last months rent from us as well to move in.
answered on Jan 12, 2023
Depending on when a building was constructed or modified, a certificate of occupancy may not be required. Testing is usually required to verify the presense of asbestos. If a security deposit was required, the landlord is not permitted to also collect last month's rent.
I owed previous owners back rent which I had already made arrangements with them, do I legally have to pay the new owners the back rent I had owed to the previous owners? Or do I start with a fresh slate and only pay what is owed monthly to the new owners?
answered on Jan 12, 2023
Dear Greenwich Tenant:
Are you the only mobile home tenant?
Did the former owner inform you to pay rent to the new owner? Did the former owner confirm that the past rent owed was not assigned to the new owner to recover? Clearly, you do not pay the old owner and the new owner the... View More
I'm a tenant for over 10 years
answered on Jan 8, 2023
Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
No rent increase ever is awarded to a landlord making a repair. Please read about your landlord's obligation here:... View More
The dog I am interested in is a Cavapoo hypoallergenic and how not entered the property. They are denying because I mentioned the puppy is also going to be a PSD in training but the puppy will be an ESA first.
answered on Jan 11, 2023
You can't really dispute the known fact that a Cavapoo puppy will have accidents, one because it is small and has a small bladder and two when training needs to be walked a lot.
"...Toilet training a Cavapoo, can sometimes be a challenge, although smart dogs, they also have quite... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2023
It might be difficult for attorneys here to reply to you. The format here is only basic Q & A - it doesn't work like an attorney referral service. The closest thing might be the tab above, "Find a Lawyer," which you could use to supplement your own searches. You could search... View More
I am a home owner and would like to know what am I responsible to repair for my tenant if he breaks/damages it due to his negligence? I had to replace a good working ceiling fan because he kept ranking so hard. Now the oven door frame has to replaced on a new stove and all he is said was that he... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Dear Brooklyn Home Owner:
Generally, in an ordinary apartment residential rental, the landlord is always responsible for making repairs to appliances and maintaining the rented apartment in the same condition as when the tenant took over occupancy. Your service contracts may cover the... View More
I am a home owner and when my tenant moved in, all appliances including ceiling fan was in excellent working safe condition. Last summer I had to replace the ceiling fan because he was being too rough with it that the wires got disconnected. Now the oven door frame is broke (looks like it was... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
If the tenant is responsible for paying for any damage caused to your property. Therefore, you can ask him to pay for repair or replacement of the item. If he refuses to pay, you may deduct from his security deposit or take him to small claims court. However, the court may only award you an amount... View More
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