Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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Eviction notice from new landlord who just bought the building can he/she do that? how?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear Brooklyn Tenant; When did the lease expire? Is the apartment Rent Stabilized? If Rent Stabilized an owner may refuse to renew the...

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Can my new landlord 10/1/13 terminate my tenancy and not renew my lease and give me 30 days notice.nyc.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear Brooklyn Tenant; When did the lease expire? Is the apartment Rent Stabilized? If Rent Stabilized an owner may refuse to renew the lease...

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Why was the tenant not evicted?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear Howard Beach Friend: The story you presented in a sense is double-hearsay. Perhaps your friend omitted a piece of the story. A likely...

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I resigned my lease for two years. there's an additional charge for a sec deposit. Is this legal? what is a holdover?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: Unless your lease prevents the request for additional security on the occasion of a lease renewal, it is normal practice...

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Am I liable to pay for repairs to a home I moved out of?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear Home Owner: Your attorney is in the best position to advise you about your husband's demands about money. And, if your husband is acting...

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My wife wants to move into another apartment. can i be evicted from my current apartment being the head of househould.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you reside in public housing, it is not likely that the NYCHA will let one family reside in two apartments at the same...

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Can I be locked out immediately if I am behind 1 month on commercial rent in NYC? Or must it go through court first?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord does not have to speak with you. If you have the rent money, then pay the rent. If you pay, then the...

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I am 1 month behind on commercial rent How long will it take to evict if the landlord has turned the matter over to attorneys?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: Ordinarily, the landlord will commence a summary nonpayment proceeding in the commercial landlord and tenant part of the...

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I am one month behind on rent. How long will it take to evict me if the landlord has turned the matter over to attorneys?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: Ordinarily, the landlord will commence a summary nonpayment proceeding in the commercial landlord and tenant part of the...

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I rent an apartment in a condominium building.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: Liability will be decided by a judge or a jury in a lawsuit where you and your landlord are sued for the cost to repair...

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Eviction notice from new landlord who just bought the building can he/she do that? how?

Can my new landlord 10/1/13 terminate my tenancy and not renew my lease and give me 30 days notice.nyc.

Why was the tenant not evicted?

I resigned my lease for two years. there's an additional charge for a sec deposit. Is this legal? what is a holdover?

Am I liable to pay for repairs to a home I moved out of?

My wife wants to move into another apartment. can i be evicted from my current apartment being the head of househould.

Can I be locked out immediately if I am behind 1 month on commercial rent in NYC? Or must it go through court first?

I am 1 month behind on commercial rent How long will it take to evict if the landlord has turned the matter over to attorneys?

I am one month behind on rent. How long will it take to evict me if the landlord has turned the matter over to attorneys?

I rent an apartment in a condominium building.