Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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What can I do? Too much is too much

Steven's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you are a month to month tenant that is worth being worried since the "law" gave your landlord power to end your...

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What do I do after receiving an asset search for a judgment?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Dear Cicero judgment Holder: If the property is located within Onondaga County, contact the Sheriff after checking the Sheriff's office online...

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Can a real estate agent function as a property manager to sell a listing?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 26, 2015

Dear Broker: Maybe the seller's "weird" reason is privacy. If your firm does not have a tailor-made form for use as an exclusive broker; start...

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Do they have a case against us or can we get in any legal trouble for this?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 26, 2015

Dear Watertown Tenant: Your friend is a legal occupant of the apartment along with his girlfriend after they lived with you for thirty days. See...

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Can I hold her responsible for the treatments that will be necessary? Can she take me to court for not renewing her lease.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Forest Hills Coop Owner: I gather the couch belongs to the tenant, and you did not provide the couch. Your tenant may very well have found...

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1. My current family is 2 families? 2. Since I never ignore the letter, but negotiated with them, can they evict my mom?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Jason: New York State law allows you (your family) to live with your mother as a member of the tenant shareholder's immediate family. This...

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How do I evict tenant in room share in Brooklyn, NY?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: No such thing as becoming rent controlled. And this person is a mere tenant. Not a squatter. Properly serve a...

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How can a landlord put a judgment against me when when 1ST she already has the money and 2nd asked me to move out of her house

Steven's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

Dear Red Hook Tenant: New York State laws does not recognize the concept of pro rate rent. Rent for an entire month comes due on the rent day...

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This is my question. I want to report illegal basement -will he get kicked out. Has only paid 2 months so far. Thank you.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You are correct. The question is a little confusing. To start it would seem you do not have a landlord and tenant relation...

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How is the rent in a month to month lease raised?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: New York State does not have a statute to guide you. Rather, the "law" leaves the rent increase protocol up to the...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

What can I do? Too much is too much

What do I do after receiving an asset search for a judgment?

Can a real estate agent function as a property manager to sell a listing?

Do they have a case against us or can we get in any legal trouble for this?

Can I hold her responsible for the treatments that will be necessary? Can she take me to court for not renewing her lease.

1. My current family is 2 families? 2. Since I never ignore the letter, but negotiated with them, can they evict my mom?

How do I evict tenant in room share in Brooklyn, NY?

How can a landlord put a judgment against me when when 1ST she already has the money and 2nd asked me to move out of her house

This is my question. I want to report illegal basement -will he get kicked out. Has only paid 2 months so far. Thank you.

How is the rent in a month to month lease raised?