Questions answered by Sandra A Joseph

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Rental a place a Cape May and the agreement that I signed was not followed by the owners.

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

Is this a seasonal rental or year round? Does the town have a noise ordinance? Your lease may have stated no pets, but you do not know whether the...

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Can I be forced to move into a more expensive apartment because I'm pregnant?

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

Depends on what you lease states. Does lease permit a sublet or an assignment? Does the lease state no more than two adults? Assume you are...

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I have court this 4th of sept. and my landlord wantme to write a letter that we will move out this aug. 25.

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

The only way to delay an eviction for non-payment is pay something or sign an agreement with a payment plan. However, it will be up to the LL to...

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Can a sheriff put a lock on my door if my complex charges me for Sept's rent?

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

If you are in the apartment on Sept 1, you can be charged September rent. I believe there is about a 2-3 week period after the court order is...

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If my landlord goes into forclosure and the property is auctioned do i have to reapply to live in my apartment?

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

Do you have a lease? Are you rent stabilized?

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I rented an apartment in NYC, I now live in NJ. My old landlord is taking me to small claims court in NJ.

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

The NYC LL cannot take you to small claims in NJ. NJ court has no jurisdiction over the LL's claims for a property in NYC. She could take you to...

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Can i put private home up for sale while renters live their?

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

I agree with the other attorney's answer. However, I would not sign a new lease if you are intending to sell because the buyer may want to occupy...

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Tenant is asking for insurance number of house as she claims she felt down inside the rented premises. Can she sue me?

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

You need to sort out the facts before you call the insurance company. The other attorney is correct that you need to find out how she fell.

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How can I get a my security deposit back from a landlord that lives in FL, the apartment was in NY, and I now live in NJ?

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

If it concerns a NY property it must be filed in NY regardless of where the LL lives. Was it a rent stabilizaed property? You need to file in L&T...

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WE JUST GOT A NEW PUPPY AND OUR APARTMENT COMPLEX IS PET FRIENDLY. WE GAVE A "SURE" SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $350.00 WHEN WE MOVED IN

Sandra's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

Did you already have a dog and paid an additional amount when you moved in? When you state new addition - is this a replacement dog or an...

Sandra A Joseph's Answers (368)

Rental a place a Cape May and the agreement that I signed was not followed by the owners.

Can I be forced to move into a more expensive apartment because I'm pregnant?

I have court this 4th of sept. and my landlord wantme to write a letter that we will move out this aug. 25.

Can a sheriff put a lock on my door if my complex charges me for Sept's rent?

If my landlord goes into forclosure and the property is auctioned do i have to reapply to live in my apartment?

I rented an apartment in NYC, I now live in NJ. My old landlord is taking me to small claims court in NJ.

Can i put private home up for sale while renters live their?

Tenant is asking for insurance number of house as she claims she felt down inside the rented premises. Can she sue me?

How can I get a my security deposit back from a landlord that lives in FL, the apartment was in NY, and I now live in NJ?

WE JUST GOT A NEW PUPPY AND OUR APARTMENT COMPLEX IS PET FRIENDLY. WE GAVE A "SURE" SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $350.00 WHEN WE MOVED IN