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Can my landlord lock me out and remove my property from my apartment for rent owed to him without legally evicting me in court?
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Dear Bronx Tenant:
It appears that you were illegally evicted.
Follow the procedure published by the Housing Court...
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What options I have about the tenants who caused damage to my property and breached lease?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear Wappingers Falls Landlord:
Consult with a local attorney to prepare a demand letter to send the former tenants stating the damage caused...
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My question is do I have any recourse if she kicks me out on the street...?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
"Kicking out" is illegal in New York City.
Read more...
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Is this a form of blackmail? Can this tenant do this? What could possibly happen to me?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear Baldwin Landlord:
Discuss this matter with your attorney and accountant in a confidential...
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How can I make sure to receive my security deposit after giving 23 days notice to my landlord, but lease expired 4 years ago?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear Staten Island Tenant:
There is no way to ensure the return of the security deposit as it seems your landlord mingled your security with her...
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Are security deposits put in an interest bearing account and if so does the tenant receive the interest? Thank you
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear Buffalo Tenant:
Read the information about security deposits at pages 9-10 of the Tenants Rights Guide, published by the New York State...
Can you be evicted if you are short $300 on current rent?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear Yonkers Tenant:
Just being short or late with the rent, is not an "eviction" issue. The landlord's right to initiate the legal process is...
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Received 30 Day Notice of Termination from landlord. Landlord never offered new lease. Do I have any legal options?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Dear New York Tenant:
If you accurately described the circumstances, and your expired lease did not require or allow for a renewal of the lease,...
Can primary tenant sue me if he's illegally subletting me his apt and I refuse to pay more than the rent his landlord charges?
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Dear New York Subtenant:
Having grounds to sue, is not the same as will sue no matter what. You did describe that you breached the sublease...
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I live an rent a home in lackawanna ny. the owner whom lives in Florida told me that the house is going in foreclosure
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Dear Buffalo Tenant:
No. New York tenants do net get kicked to the curb even if not paying rent. Your landlord may be engaged in the foreclosure...
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