Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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Can i go to court if i lent money to ex-fiance but he refuse to pay me back?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Resident: Yes. You have a claim for damages for the debt on the contract. You may sue in Civil Court (your claim is greater than...

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My cousin is 20 years old and his parents are both alcoholics. They live in NY. Can he have them committed?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Dear New York Cousin: The steps to involuntary commitment are complex. Your cousin may explore filing a petition for guardianship as provided in...

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Bad condition of lawn, but landlord refused to correct it

Steven's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Dear Scarsdale Tenant: The key to this issue is when did you "ask" the landlord to upgrade the lawn. If you did so before the lease, and the...

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How can I bring a case against the master tenant when suspicious of overcharging of rent in a rent stabilized apartment.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Dear Bronx Tenant: A Rent Stabilized tenant runs the risk of a loss of the lease for the apartment if the aggregate charges for the multiple...

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How can i get access to a storage unit i'm paying for but i'm not on the lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Dear New York Storage Tenant: If you have a copy of the signed contract for the storage unit share with an attorney. You may have rights even...

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Can I give my apartment to a friend for a month for free while I'm not there? (NYC)

Steven's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: Since your rent is paid already in advance there seems no point risking your tenancy leaving your "guest" in the apartment...

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Do I have a chance at getting an extension?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

Dear Bronx Business Owner: Why did your commercial lease lawyer allow the rent to start without a proper Certificate of Occupancy in place...

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Illegal basement no lease want to kick out. With no notification of eviction

Steven's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I would prepare for the worst with an illegal apartment and your son joining with the landlord to oust you. Your landlord...

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Can my landlord evict me only because I am not getting along with my room mates? One of them is not even on the lease.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: Your landlord could charge you with a breach of lease and take the issue to NYC Housing Court for a judge to determine if...

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Shared driveway with my neighbor in NYC. Noisy parties, guest in the driveway until the wee hours, litter, and block entry.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

Dear New York Home Owner: Your neighbor is obnoxious and not at all concerned about you and your rights. If noise is heard three blocks away the...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

Can i go to court if i lent money to ex-fiance but he refuse to pay me back?

My cousin is 20 years old and his parents are both alcoholics. They live in NY. Can he have them committed?

Bad condition of lawn, but landlord refused to correct it

How can I bring a case against the master tenant when suspicious of overcharging of rent in a rent stabilized apartment.

How can i get access to a storage unit i'm paying for but i'm not on the lease?

Can I give my apartment to a friend for a month for free while I'm not there? (NYC)

Do I have a chance at getting an extension?

Illegal basement no lease want to kick out. With no notification of eviction

Can my landlord evict me only because I am not getting along with my room mates? One of them is not even on the lease.

Shared driveway with my neighbor in NYC. Noisy parties, guest in the driveway until the wee hours, litter, and block entry.