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If you live in a multi-family, rent stabilized property in Manhattan, can the landlord take you to court in Queens?
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Answered on January 31, 2017
You can only be sued for eviction in the same county where you live. You can be sued for rent in other places as well, including, for example,...
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If I gave less than 30 days notice that I am leaving an apartment with no lease, do I have to pay rent for that month?
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Answered on January 31, 2017
Yes, if you give less than a month's notice, you are liable for that month's full rent in the no lease situation.
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My landlord is saying we have to leave in 30
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Answered on January 31, 2017
Without a lease, it really doesn't matter whether the apartment is legal or not. The landlord will get the eviction if the landlord follows the...
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Trying to avoid court with landlord
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Answered on January 31, 2017
You don't have to panic about being evicted before you can come up with the funds. The process takes too long for that. However, the starting of a...
Is it illegal to lock a bathroom door to a tenant not paying rent ?
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Answered on January 31, 2017
That is an illegal lockout. you cannot do that.
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Roommate Disappeared Without Paying Rent and Utilities (Not on Lease)
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Answered on January 31, 2017
Yes, you do need an actual physical address. These other means of service are not allowed.
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I lived in and attic apt for 14years my land lord refuse to give me a lease or rent receipts last month he gives me a 30daynotic
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Answered on January 30, 2017
You will have to move out of the apartment. Nobody can live in an illegal apartment. However, you do not have to pay rent for it.
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What form is served after tenants have received a "Notice to Pay or Quit" for nonpayment of rent, and how can I obtain one
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Answered on January 30, 2017
You can search for these forms on line, but you really, really should be using an attorney. These proceedings are both highly technical and highly...
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I have a court date jan.30 and i want to move out feb.28 can i go yo clerk and tell that i want to move out feb.28
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Answered on January 30, 2017
Telling the Clerk is useless. You have to go to court and discuss this with the landlord at the least and probably the judge as well.
What if I don't sign the lease renewal with a $400 rent increase I got 2 weeks before the end of the current lease?
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Answered on January 30, 2017
You are correct to worry about the blacklist. File another complaint with DHCR.
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