Can i refuse to rent my vacation home in NYS to tenants under the age of 21?: private home in private adirondack lake community. afraid of renting to groups of high school "after-prom" groups and/or college students who are under 21 due to the likelihood that they will be drinking.
Robert’s answer:
It would be discrimination on the basis of age to refuse to rent to tenants under the age of 21.
A tenant at least 18 years old has the right to rent an apartment. However, you could screen-out tenants using who don't meet certain criteria such as good credit, positive tenancy references and history of full-time employment. Have all applicants complete a rental application.You should also have lease provisions which prohibit parties. Protect yourself by charging a large security deposit. Consult with an attorney for guidelines on screening tenants and using leases.
My husband received a marshal's notice of execution against property. can property I own be seized?: My husband defaulted on a school loan made before we married. He hasn't worked for the last three years; I support us both. Aside from the musical instruments he owns the property in the apartment all belongs to me. Can the marhsal seize my property? Would I have to have receipts to prove I own everything here?
Robert’s answer: The Marshall can not seize your property. Furthermore, the following personal property of your husband is exempt from application to the satisfaction of a money judgment : stoves and necessary fuel therefor for sixty days; one sewing machine; the family bible, family pictures, and school books and other books, not exceeding fifty dollars in value; a seat or pew in a place of public worship; domestic animals with the necessary food for those animals for sixty days not exceed four hundred fifty dollars in value; all necessary food for the use of the debtor or his family for sixty days; all wearing apparel, household furniture, one mechanical, gas or electric refrigerator, one radio receiver, one television set, crockery, tableware and cooking utensils : a wedding ring; a watch not exceeding thirty-five dollars in value; and necessary working tools and implements not exceeding six hundred dollars in value. This is not a substitute for legal advice.
Liability waivers/insurance/dance studios: Do I need to have insurance for my dance studio if I have it at a high school? Or can I just have a liability waiver?
Robert’s answer: You should have your own liability insurance in addtion to a waiver drafted by an attorney. Schools often require that they be named "additional insureds" on your policy. If a dancer is injured, he or she would name both you and the school as defendants. Insurance would cover your legal defense costs. For additional protection, you should consider forming a corporation or limited liabilty company. (This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. I am admitted to the practice of law in New York State only).