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Should Landlord reimburse me for damaged property?

Posted 5 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Gerry M. Wendrovsky
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clearly, your apartment is unlivable, at least in part. local laws and most...
Carlos Gonzalez
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I would agree wholly with the previous assessment, and rodents have been...
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Will hiring an attorney make any difference in suing for an owed security deposit from ex landlord? (individual not rental co.)

Posted 9 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

John Michael Guidos
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Hiring an attorney will help you when trying to obtain your security deposit...
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Locating ex - landlord out of state to sue for security deposit owed. Which state, and should I hire an attorney?

Posted 15 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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My landlord of 4 yrs illegally evicted me. now is suing me in Civil Court for back rent, can i sue for illegal eviction,

Posted 26 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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My tenant filed harassment charges against my because I yell at him, do i need a lawyer?

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Ronald Anthony Sarno
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Contributor Level 9

Check with your homeowners insurance; they might provide you with a defense and...
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my tenant is intentionally damaging my house, He broke kitchen cabinet, kitchen floor, heating pipe. what should i do?

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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My Landlord reneged on a verbal agreement. Can I sue him?

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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How do i evict my bpyfrienf from my apartmemt

Posted 9 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Ronald Anthony Sarno
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File a restraining order and ask the court to remove him for your protection....
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what kind of authorization form is needed for an owner/landlord to run a credit search on a commerical tenant?

Posted 2 months ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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It does not matter whether the tenant is residential or commercial. To obtain...
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Can I sue for back rent on my succeeded apt? Also what are my rights concerning living in an illegal apt in new york city

Posted 17 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Carlos Gonzalez
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legal aid does not handle these cases, it would be legal services... which...
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Our landlord rented us a raw space to create a business not permitted by zoning. Are we entitled to a refund of our deposit?

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Steve Fromm
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This is a legal dispute. Even though you probably have a winning argument, you...
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NY Commercial Law - Can I opt out?

Posted 18 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Ronald Anthony Sarno
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Your lease cannot be accessed through this site. If you personally guaranteed...
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Im leaving my lease early and have given written 60 day notice. Do i receive my last months rent back?

Posted 22 days ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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I am looking to get out of a month-to-month lease. How exactly should i go about it?

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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Tenant — Subtenant dispute. The tenant brought a drug dealer to the house on Ago 1st What to do? (NYC)

Posted 3 months ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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Can a super collect a commission w/out being licensed? If no, who can you make complaint to besides landlord?

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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Under a previous landlord, we subdivided a bedroom for our kids.

Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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i recently closed down a restaurant after 20 years, a new tenant is now opening using the same name. is this legal?

Posted about 1 month ago in Business New York, NY

Andrew Daniel Myers
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Contributor Level 7

Did you have the trade name registered at the Secretary of State's office?...
Kaiser Wahab
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Contributor Level 6

Trademarks in restaurant names are unfortunately notoriously difficult to...
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Can a landlord refuse to give a tenant an extra fob key to get into the building?

Posted 3 months ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

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My lease was up in May. I did not sign it. Now, I want to move out. My landlord is saying that they will sue me.

Posted 2 months ago in Landlord / Tenant New York, NY

Ronald Anthony Sarno
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Contributor Level 9

Usually an unsigned lease reverts to a month/month tenancy and 60 days written...
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