Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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Residential notice to cure question?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Dear Landlord: Do you mean to use the former lawyer's letter to prove notice to the tenant? How? As an exhibit to an affidavit or affirmation by...

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Can a landlord regulate a tenants use of heat if nothing is specified in the lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Dear Staten Island Landlord: The legal minimum heat during daytime hours and evening hours during the heat season is 68 degrees. No law...

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My apt in Brooklyn ny is not legal (just found out) do I have to give 30 day notice to get my security back?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If the landlord has not terminated your tenancy stop paying rent if you are certain the apartment is illegal. The landlord...

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Tenant signed nyc lease, lease states tenant, spouse, and children can use apartment. Landlord said children must be under ten

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your tenant right allows you and your immediate family to use the apartment as a residence no matter what the landlord...

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What is "reasonable notice" when a landlord wants access to an apartment for non emergency repairs?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: Your lease should state the minimum proper advance notice. Your landlord was clumsy in requesting a period of long...

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Tenants Rights

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Dear Bristol Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Connecticut. I suggest that you post the...

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Can I have a eviction cancelled?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Dear Newburgh Tenant: A party is not a proper person to serve papers ( a Notice of Petition and Petition?). You must take into account that the...

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What does it mean if i go to court and my case was closed

Steven's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Dear Fredonia Tenant: You may have been informed incorrectly about the status of the case since you still owe rent. The landlord was not likely...

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What are the legal requirements for dealing with black mold in an apartment rental?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Dear Cheektowaga Tenant: Erie County does not have standards for mold remediation. The local Board of Health considers mold to be a normal part...

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Is landlord responsible for telling tenant about street ordinance (no parking nov-apr) in lease when he doesnt offer off street

Steven's answer | Answered on January 19, 2014

Dear East Aurora Tenant: No New York State law requires a landlord affirmatively disclose information relating to street parking to a tenant. No...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

Residential notice to cure question?

Can a landlord regulate a tenants use of heat if nothing is specified in the lease?

My apt in Brooklyn ny is not legal (just found out) do I have to give 30 day notice to get my security back?

Tenant signed nyc lease, lease states tenant, spouse, and children can use apartment. Landlord said children must be under ten

What is "reasonable notice" when a landlord wants access to an apartment for non emergency repairs?

Tenants Rights

Can I have a eviction cancelled?

What does it mean if i go to court and my case was closed

What are the legal requirements for dealing with black mold in an apartment rental?

Is landlord responsible for telling tenant about street ordinance (no parking nov-apr) in lease when he doesnt offer off street