Questions answered by Jonathan Edward Cohen

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How can I request a housing reasonable accommodation from my landlord?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

The problem with having no lease is that your moving to another place equals an entirely new lease. Once you feel you can't live there and leave...

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What should I do if my landlord does not give receipts and refused to turn on the heat and fix the light in the apartment?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

Landlord denying heat to a tenant in NYC is an offence against the law: Between October 1 and May 31, New York City landlords are required to...

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How to evict my boyfriend?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

One question is: is the child living there in the home ? Is the child a minor or grown? It is very possible that a housing court judge will...

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Shady land lord

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

If you believe that the landlord stole your security deposit, then sue him in small claims court. BTW, remember that for the landlord to keep your...

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Can my board of managers make me pay for damages to my neighbor’s unit if I’ve never seen an itemized bill or proof of damages?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

This is not really a legal question. Your condo board makes you pay a monthly maintenance fee and it believes that you should pay them more in...

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I did a quit claim with my brother and he never recorded it.I need official info on how long it is valid with out recording?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

The deed is valid forever and it can be recorded with the land register. This being a quitclaim deed, it is probable that you are stuck with the...

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Bought a property with shared driveway. Easement held by neighbor to access his garage. Can he block driveway??

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

You are correct, the easement running with the land is for Owner B's limited use, which is egress/access and nothing more. At the same time,...

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Am I still liable for an apartment lease if another party signs a new lease?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

The law recently changed concerning the landlord's duty to mitigate. Now, if a tenant leaves and cuts short his lease, the landlord needs to show...

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Would I be able to break my lease if my landlord doesn't repair the property and the house is unstable?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 24, 2019

I would just break the lease, if you can document that the place was unliveable. If you are the only tenant in the whole house, you may be unable...

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How much time do I have if I am evicted from an apartment?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 01, 2019

In Nassau County you could ask the Court for up to six months additional time, as long as you offer to pay 'use and occupancy'. You can claim to...

Jonathan Edward Cohen's Answers (241)

How can I request a housing reasonable accommodation from my landlord?

What should I do if my landlord does not give receipts and refused to turn on the heat and fix the light in the apartment?

How to evict my boyfriend?

Shady land lord

Can my board of managers make me pay for damages to my neighbor’s unit if I’ve never seen an itemized bill or proof of damages?

I did a quit claim with my brother and he never recorded it.I need official info on how long it is valid with out recording?

Bought a property with shared driveway. Easement held by neighbor to access his garage. Can he block driveway??

Am I still liable for an apartment lease if another party signs a new lease?

Would I be able to break my lease if my landlord doesn't repair the property and the house is unstable?

How much time do I have if I am evicted from an apartment?