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Renting a home, now realizing that we have a cluster (attic fly) pest problem.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Dear Alden Tenant: New York State law provides very few legal remedies for tenants renting an entire house. The landlord may use the terms of a...

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Do you think I need a real estate attorney?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Dear Bronx Property Owner: If the house has apartments for three or more families the building is a multiple dwelling and the City requires...

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How do I find and apply for affordable housing in NYC, by affordable housing I am referring to rent subsidized apartments.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: I usually direct a client to start with the City's own site at nyc gov hpd. Use the menus and topics to locate the...

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My lease states I can have pets, in certain apartment buildings, can I get evicted for having a dog in a building not specified?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Dear Ithaca Tenant: I suggest you visit or consult a local lawyer who may be familiar with your landlord. A New York residential lease with a...

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Property Damaged. Landlord Might Ask Me to Pay Unnecessary Replacements

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: In New York State a tenant responsible for a defective condition (such as broken window) cannot rely upon the implied...

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My roomate is smoking pot when I told her it's not allowed. we signed an agreement.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: If your annoying roommate does not voluntarily move out from the apartment on July 29, you will need to serve a thirty day...

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My landlord took me to court 18 months ago for chronic late payment but I didn't pay because their were very serius repairs he

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Dear Flushing Tenant: I just answered your earlier question. Did you have an attorney when you settled the holdover proceeding? A chronic rent...

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I had18months probabation in a hold over case I paid the the rent in timely fashion every month without fail so what happens l

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Dear Flushing Tenant: I will take a "guess" that the stipulation settling your holdover proceeding (chronic rent delinquency?) provided that the...

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I moved out of my apartment in the Bronx NY on August 31 of 2014 and relocated to California. The landlord had been notified.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Dear Former Bronx Tenant: You clearly cannot use Small Claims Court from your new California home. You have an Internet solution. The New York...

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Rent Subsidized primary-tenant is forcing subtenant to vacate residence after breach of contract.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Dear New York Roommate: New York State law does not recognize the concept to prorate rent unless there is a written agreement that requires rent...

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