Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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Where do I go from here and how do these situations usually pan out? How likely is it I can get a pro-bono lawyer?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Dear New York Tenant: NYC has a number of legal aid and legal services programs, some are linked to law schools, and your own school may have a...

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Am I still responsible for these fees?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Dear New York Tenant: Your landlord is wrong. There is no scientific method to establish you caused the bed bugs infestation in your apartment....

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Can a landlord legally take an addressed, enveloped-check made out to me from our mailbox, to obtain the back-rent money I owe?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Dear Huntington Tenant: No. Reaching into your mailbox and taking your mail is a federal offense. Stealing your check is a police matter. What...

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Mu question is. Am i financially responsible for replacing the AC? And is it legal to charge a 15% handling fee?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Dear New York Tenant: NYC Rent Stabilization provides a landlord a variety of methods to capitalize on an air conditioner installed in an...

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Got adjournment til 5/26. Time to apply for SCRIE ends 5/7. How do I get lease in my name? Am I libel for $. Can they evict me

Steven's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Dear Forest Hills Tenant: You may have a Holdover proceeding in Housing Court but your focus on the SCRIE and rent if so is confusing. You...

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Was I properly served a pay or quit notice?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

Dear Brookhaven Tenant: I agree with Mr. Treiman that certified mail alone is an invalid method for service of a written rent demand. If your...

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Can the hotel evict me and what can you do to protect me?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

Dear New York Hotel Tenant: In addition to having a paid reservation through June 5, 2016, you may have other rights derived through New York...

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Can the hotel evict me and what can you do to protect me? Please help!

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

Dear New York Hotel Tenant: In addition to having a paid reservation through June 5, 2016, you may have other rights derived through New York...

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Did The Landlord Have A Right To Leave The Buildings Front Door Wide Open & Have People Hanging Out In The Hallway Making Noise?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: As you described the event the landlord took advantage of the tenants and his access to the building with the all-night...

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Court Stipulation

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

Dear Ozone Park Tenant: If the Housing Court judge "So Ordered" the settlement then a breach by the landlord of the agreement is also in...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

Where do I go from here and how do these situations usually pan out? How likely is it I can get a pro-bono lawyer?

Am I still responsible for these fees?

Can a landlord legally take an addressed, enveloped-check made out to me from our mailbox, to obtain the back-rent money I owe?

Mu question is. Am i financially responsible for replacing the AC? And is it legal to charge a 15% handling fee?

Got adjournment til 5/26. Time to apply for SCRIE ends 5/7. How do I get lease in my name? Am I libel for $. Can they evict me

Was I properly served a pay or quit notice?

Can the hotel evict me and what can you do to protect me?

Can the hotel evict me and what can you do to protect me? Please help!

Did The Landlord Have A Right To Leave The Buildings Front Door Wide Open & Have People Hanging Out In The Hallway Making Noise?

Court Stipulation