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How long can I spend away from my apartment (continuing to pay rent)before I am considered to have vacated the premises?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
Anything above or near the six month mark away from the apartment and you are seriously risking losing the apartment. For safety sake, keep it to...
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What can I do to stop my moms eviction
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Answered on July 04, 2016
The only way to go after HRA on this is by way of an ARticle 78 proceeding, but that is something that is very technical and on a practical level...
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In a commercial lease, can I ask that part of my security deposit be applied to rent?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
Once you agreed to the five months security, you're stuck with it. I also note that the interest nowadays is so small that it's rarely worth the...
Is there a statute of limitations in NYC to ask for rental security deposit back?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
The statute of limitations for this is six years. Small claims court is indeed the best way of going about this. The shadiness of the landlord...
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What options do I have? Any limit on percentage rent can increase 1 month to next?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
In Suffolk County, you give one month's notice or the landlord gives one month's notice, but the law does not require that either be in writing or...
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Can I force a roommate out of my house without legal eviction notice?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
As a guest, this person is what is called a licensee. You have the option of booting the person out on your own or using court process. Court...
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Can I legally be kicked out when I have been paying rent and it was over the phone I was told I need to be out by end of July.
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Answered on June 30, 2016
In your part of the state, she can be terminated as of the end of July on an oral termination that was today or earlier. However, she can't be...
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What can my friend do? Roommate threatening to put his belongings on curb.
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Answered on June 30, 2016
Your advice was correct. He cannot be removed without judicial process and if he is removed without it, the court will order him back in.
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Is there any assistance we can get on this situation?
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Answered on June 30, 2016
If, as it sounds, you are in a two family home, you have no rights to the rent staying at a particular level, other than what a lease may give you....
Am I required to give my landlord a copy of my mailbox key?
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Answered on June 29, 2016
As counsel has stated, check with your postmaster, but do NOT give your landlord a key to the mailbox.
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