Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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What are my rights, as an apartment tenant in NYC, regarding holiday decorations?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 26, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: Did you just move to NYC? Have you noticed the fresh trees for sale on the sidewalks every few blocks?...

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Can building management tie lease renewal in a rent-stabilized building to accepting construction inconveniences?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: If your lease is up December 31, you are late with the renewal. Renewal offers must come to the tenant during a set period...

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Will submitted motion material stay on court"s record and for how long?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear New York Plaintiff: Papers filed with the court are maintained forever. When not with the justice the files reside in the record room, and...

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Is there any chance for me not to lose my rent-stabilized apartment in NYC?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear New York City tenant: Make a decision to see a tenant's rights attorney in a face to face consultation. The landlord cannot start the...

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Can my landlord turn off electric in my apartment for holding his rent and how long of a process does that usually take.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear Rosedale Tenant: So your landlord illegally evicted you from your home by turning off the heat. That is illegal in NYC. You could try to...

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How can I find out if my apartment is illegal in nyc

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear Rosedale Tenant: Almost with certainty, a basement apartment in a two-family home, is not a legal residence, the building is now an...

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Moved out 1 month before lease is up and have a court date for non payment. Is that breaking lease or an eviction.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You posted the same question three times but with different facts stated in each question. This question seems to claim...

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Moved out 1 month before lease is up and have a court date for non payment. Is that breaking lease or an eviction.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Are you certain you are sued in a nonpayment summary proceeding? A tenant obtains the court date by filing an Answer with...

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When I serve Interrogatories upon 3 Defendants whom are represented by counsel, do I have to send the counsel 3 copies of the

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear. Brooklyn Litigant: You do not serve any papers upon a defendant appearing by an attorney. If one attorney represents three defendants you...

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Can I sue a corporation?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Dear Albany Job Seeker: I believe the question was designed to allow persons less than 18 years of age self-disqualify. You may check with...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

What are my rights, as an apartment tenant in NYC, regarding holiday decorations?

Can building management tie lease renewal in a rent-stabilized building to accepting construction inconveniences?

Will submitted motion material stay on court"s record and for how long?

Is there any chance for me not to lose my rent-stabilized apartment in NYC?

Can my landlord turn off electric in my apartment for holding his rent and how long of a process does that usually take.

How can I find out if my apartment is illegal in nyc

Moved out 1 month before lease is up and have a court date for non payment. Is that breaking lease or an eviction.

Moved out 1 month before lease is up and have a court date for non payment. Is that breaking lease or an eviction.

When I serve Interrogatories upon 3 Defendants whom are represented by counsel, do I have to send the counsel 3 copies of the

Can I sue a corporation?