Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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May I get a lawyer that can help me against this company?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear Bronx Property Owner: You are not likely to prevail on a claim of noxious noise if measure at 45 decibels. That level of sound is midway ...

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Can I legally with hold rent in New York state, if my back steps are broken and unsafe and he will not fix them

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear Glen Falls Tenant: New York State has a backward process for giving a tenant the right to enforce the statutory Warranty of Habitability....

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If I am a named Respondent in a holdover case can I be evicted if the only notices received were addressed to John & Jane Doe?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I have bad news. If you went to court to vacate the default in answering the petition and made the argument about not...

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Security deposit not returned to subletter, what are my rights?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: You have the power to sue the tenant for the money wrongly retained by the tenant. If $5000 or less you may use Small...

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Does a tenant living in an private house w/2 other tenants have the right to tell them they cannot smoke on the porch?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your neighbor may choose to say her point of view about smoking and where to smoke and you are equally free to ignore her....

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What rights does a tenant have against a landlord when it comes to paying rent late monthly?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear Bronx Tenant: Without a special term stated in the lease a landlord cannot charge late fees. Your landlord's verbal agreements do not...

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I received a holdover petition with a Notice to Quit attached and I have a question regarding how was it suppose to be signed.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 18, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: Without a chance to look at your papers and based only upon your information, I would make a motion to dismiss based upon...

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What do we expect from the court after missing the date for the holdover petition?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

Dear Flushing Tenant: Do not default because you have another commitment. Hire an attorney to be in court for you, or better, negotiate an...

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Impact on keeping rent stabilized lease with multiple work-related residence out of state

Steven's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: In a nutshell, yes. This plan may very well impact on your right to keep your Rent Stabilized apartment. Consider...

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Getting evicted and I believe my landlord did not serve me correctly

Steven's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

Dear Freeport Tenant: You will need to answer the petition and assert the affirmative defense that the court lacks jurisdiction due to an...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

May I get a lawyer that can help me against this company?

Can I legally with hold rent in New York state, if my back steps are broken and unsafe and he will not fix them

If I am a named Respondent in a holdover case can I be evicted if the only notices received were addressed to John & Jane Doe?

Security deposit not returned to subletter, what are my rights?

Does a tenant living in an private house w/2 other tenants have the right to tell them they cannot smoke on the porch?

What rights does a tenant have against a landlord when it comes to paying rent late monthly?

I received a holdover petition with a Notice to Quit attached and I have a question regarding how was it suppose to be signed.

What do we expect from the court after missing the date for the holdover petition?

Impact on keeping rent stabilized lease with multiple work-related residence out of state

Getting evicted and I believe my landlord did not serve me correctly