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What annual percentage can a landlord raise the rent in a rent-controlled multi-unit building in Long Beach, nassau county, NY.
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Answered on July 06, 2015
Dear Long Beach Tenant:
I am sure you meant your building is Rent Stabilized by reason of the 1974 Emergency Tenant Protection Act. Read more...
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I got a summon to court for eviction my name is spelled wrong and apartment has the wrong number is this legal
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Dear Southampton Tenant:
Are you looking at a Summons (Small Claims Court) or a Notice of Petition and Petition (Landlord and Tenant Court)? If...
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Need to file notice of appeal on a court order regarding landlord refusing to return security deposit to tenant.
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Dear Elmira Property Owner:
Were you the defendant in a Small Claims case brought by the tenant? If so, you could check for forms at this...
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Can i be taken to court for nonpayment of rent? For nine months he has been accepting 2 checks, rent and arrears.
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Answered on July 05, 2015
Dear New York City Tenant:
If you are in the group of SCRIE eligible tenants victimized by the unpublished rule changes enacted by the NYC...
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My landlady served a 3-day Notice to Cure for back rent the day after she knew I was going on vacation. Is cure period valid?
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Answered on July 04, 2015
Dear NYC Business Owner:
Do you have the document with you? There is huge difference between a notice to cure and a three day notice to pay rent...
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Can management send a notice suddenly taking away a tenant's privileged with no reason after so many years of it being done?
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Answered on July 04, 2015
Dear Forest Hills Tenant:
The FDNY amended the code a few years ago and the bottom line is that any grill with a flame, gas or charcoal is not...
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Want to put son on lease.My son grew up in the apt. It's rent stabilized & family lived her for 22 yrs.Spouse & I are divorcing.
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Answered on July 04, 2015
Dear Jamaica Tenant:
Rent Stabilization allows adding a spouse to a lease. Any other family member must qualify for succession rights. The...
Can a NYC store charge a 5 cent bottle deposit for drinks that are ineligible under the Bottle Bill (water with sugar drinks)?
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Answered on July 04, 2015
Dear NYC Consumer:
Report the price overcharge to the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. Shop at another store.
I just found out I have been paying for my neighbors electricity for four years.what do I do now?
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Answered on July 03, 2015
Dear Albany Tenant:
If the building circuits for the neighbor's apartment are connected to your electric meter, then likely the landlord is at...
My roommate gave me power of attorney on the apartment we share can the landlord kick me out now that he doesn't live there.
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Answered on July 03, 2015
Dear New York Tenant:
If your roommate is the tenant then the departure allows the landlord to consider your occupancy as a breach of the...
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