Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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In New York City, how long does it take for a default judgment to be granted for a non appearance in court?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Friend of a Tenant: No one answering on AVVO will encourage you to provide advise to your friend that a late answer is...

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Can I sue landlord for property damage and moving expense

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The landlord "asking" for the rent means nothing. When the landlord formally makes a "rent demand" as allowed by law, you...

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Can I sue the owner for damages loss of property an inconvenience

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If your property was destroyed due to the landlord's wrongful conduct, you have a claim for damages against the...

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One person on the lease the other person is not can the landlord evict both people only taking one to court .

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2014

Dear Huntington Station Tenant: A tenant and other persons living with the tenant (whether known by name or not to the landlord) "beats" a...

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PHA, Grievance Procedure, Attorney Representation, Summary, Time of Notice, Housing Manager, N.Y. Rules of Professional Conduct.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2014

Dear Mt. Kisco Tenant: The rules regulating an attorney's contact with a party and other rules of conduct...

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My mom is getting evicted for giving her landlord a check that bounced when she specifically asked can you cash it next day

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2014

Dear Astoria Tenant; No one, including your mother, will be evicted for bouncing a rent check, as long as the rent and the bounced check charge...

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How do i know what i am entitled to if my apartment management stops communicating with me?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: The lease likely does not recognize any communication from you to the super as a proper form of "notice" to the landlord...

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Can ll charge late fee every month, if I pay rent on time, but am actually paying previous month?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2014

Dear Glens Falls Tenant: If your home is located in a Manufactured Home Park (MHP) your tenancy is regulated by state law, and that includes the...

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Can I cash rent checks that do not cover entire rent amount

Steven's answer | Answered on October 05, 2014

Dear Buffalo Landlord: Normally, you would apply any money received from the tenant from the tenant, to a running account of rent. If you...

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I am having issues with a bathroom ceiling repair from a leak in the bathroom upstairs from me. What are my rights?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 05, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: Your question does not suggest that you had a City inspection of the leak in the bathroom and that the City did not issue...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

In New York City, how long does it take for a default judgment to be granted for a non appearance in court?

Can I sue landlord for property damage and moving expense

Can I sue the owner for damages loss of property an inconvenience

One person on the lease the other person is not can the landlord evict both people only taking one to court .

PHA, Grievance Procedure, Attorney Representation, Summary, Time of Notice, Housing Manager, N.Y. Rules of Professional Conduct.

My mom is getting evicted for giving her landlord a check that bounced when she specifically asked can you cash it next day

How do i know what i am entitled to if my apartment management stops communicating with me?

Can ll charge late fee every month, if I pay rent on time, but am actually paying previous month?

Can I cash rent checks that do not cover entire rent amount

I am having issues with a bathroom ceiling repair from a leak in the bathroom upstairs from me. What are my rights?