Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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How do I avoid being charged for rent for an apartment I never lived in, but for which I was made a co-tenant?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: You should re-post the question for a Maryland attorney to answer, as the laws of New York and Maryland may differ...

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Does a landlord HAVE to hire a liscenced electrician for new wiring for a new line for another motion detector light?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear Amityville Tenant: If the landlord gave permission to install a new motion sensitive light to the yard at your expense, you should have...

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Hello,I am in a lease with my bf and we are not getting along. I am trying to get out and our rental office says that we can ge

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear Rochester Tenant: You do not have to stay against your will, but the landlord seems intent on collecting the rent for the remainder of the...

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Can locking cellar be considered harassment or could be dangerous due that it can be used as an alternate exit to building.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If the City ordered the closing and locking of the entrance to the cellar the use of the cellar as a secondary means of...

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Why is a property management going after my landlord for my information? Can they do that in ny state?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear Rochester Tenant: Do you mean an "Information Subpoena?" If so, then that suggests that your former landlord gained a money judgment and is...

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How do I get my subletter to move out and pay me rent?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear LIC Tenant: You cannot do or should not do anything without consulting a lawyer. The NYPD may arrest a tenant for changing locks and...

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3 day eviction notice- rented apartment

Steven's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

Dear Tarrytown Tenant: Your "eviction" notice may be a written "rent demand" and if the notice informed you to pay or move out within "three...

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In New York, my previous landlord and I, tenant left.. Not in good terms. We had a stipulation drawn up by the judge that both

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Dear Briarcliff Manor Tenant: You now see that the issue of your appliances should have been left to the agreement you made with the...

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If a new property owner/landlord give you 6 weeks to vacate do you still have to pay rent?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Dear Buffalo Tenant: The new owner has the same responsibility as your former owner in relation to the security deposit. The right to a return...

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New York City rent stabilization question

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: You have nothing lose by filing a complaint to challenge the rent and delay works against your rights. Good luck.

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

How do I avoid being charged for rent for an apartment I never lived in, but for which I was made a co-tenant?

Does a landlord HAVE to hire a liscenced electrician for new wiring for a new line for another motion detector light?

Hello,I am in a lease with my bf and we are not getting along. I am trying to get out and our rental office says that we can ge

Can locking cellar be considered harassment or could be dangerous due that it can be used as an alternate exit to building.

Why is a property management going after my landlord for my information? Can they do that in ny state?

How do I get my subletter to move out and pay me rent?

3 day eviction notice- rented apartment

In New York, my previous landlord and I, tenant left.. Not in good terms. We had a stipulation drawn up by the judge that both

If a new property owner/landlord give you 6 weeks to vacate do you still have to pay rent?

New York City rent stabilization question