Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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Having an apartment lease on my own and signing a rental agreement with my new roommate or having her added to the lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: From your point of view it does not matter how flexible the landlord is about adding another tenant to your lease, that is...

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I won a case for non-payment against my landlord. How can I recover the legal fees?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Dear New York Tenant: The standard procedure is by notice of motion in the dismissed proceeding to the same judge. You have the right to have...

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Question About Penalty.

Steven's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Dear Armont Home Owner: Home Improvement contractors and other trades require a license in Rockland...

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Hi my name is Jessica Im on a land contract can I move out and rent to somebody else

Steven's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Dear Spencer Tenant: It may make sense to go back to the attorney who helped negotiate your lease purchase and review for terms providing for a...

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I disputed the rights to a parking space with the board/mgtAgent & they won't check & they are harassing me

Steven's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Dear Bronx Shareholder: It seems you have exhausted all your skills to peacefully resolve this matter and so you likely need an attorney...

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Is Lease from a spouse during separation valid after house has sold?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Dear Long Island City Tenant: So-called "sweet heart" leases are valid unless a court determines the lease cannot be imposed upon a successor...

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Upstairs co-op neighbor riddled with black mold and moisture ridden walls. entering my unit. management knew about it. help?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Dear Sunnyside Shareholder: Did you provide written notice of the complaint to the managing agent and the Board? Did you call 311 and request a...

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We were invited to use a friend's building for, work.dwelling. Now given 21 days to vacate, turns out no CO all along. Rights?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Dear Mountainville Tenant: if the landlord is acting as though there is no lease or rental agreement go find an attorney and get your money back...

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Sellers used paint to conceal a significant issue and did not disclose it prior to closing. Worth going to small claims court?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Dear Vestal Home Owner: Contact the attorney on your closing to review the disclosure provided by the seller and the report conducted by your...

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[Illegal Apt - Queens] Landlord says subletter is responsible for everything. What can I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Dear Queens Occupant: If you pay "rent" to the landlord's tenant, you are the tenant's roommate. You have not rented an apartment. You have one...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

Having an apartment lease on my own and signing a rental agreement with my new roommate or having her added to the lease?

I won a case for non-payment against my landlord. How can I recover the legal fees?

Question About Penalty.

Hi my name is Jessica Im on a land contract can I move out and rent to somebody else

I disputed the rights to a parking space with the board/mgtAgent & they won't check & they are harassing me

Is Lease from a spouse during separation valid after house has sold?

Upstairs co-op neighbor riddled with black mold and moisture ridden walls. entering my unit. management knew about it. help?

We were invited to use a friend's building for, work.dwelling. Now given 21 days to vacate, turns out no CO all along. Rights?

Sellers used paint to conceal a significant issue and did not disclose it prior to closing. Worth going to small claims court?

[Illegal Apt - Queens] Landlord says subletter is responsible for everything. What can I do?