If a lease is not written (just verbal) is it legal in NY?
Dear Victor Tenant: I do not know how you paid a security deposit without a written lease, but if you say this occurred, your fight in court is...
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Dear Victor Tenant: I do not know how you paid a security deposit without a written lease, but if you say this occurred, your fight in court is...
Dear Bayshore Landlord: If you are certain that the basement apartment is not legal (not allowed by the current certificate of occupancy), then...
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Dear Brooklyn Tenant: If you typed the clause exactly, then the word "connection" is a typographical error for the correct word...
Dear Cortland Tenant: It would not be proper for a landlord to give a notice to a three year old. The tenant is the proper party. The identity...
Dear Buffalo Tenant: Your co-tenant may be concerned about possible liability for the landlord's legal fees, that may become an issue, should...
Dear Buffalo Tenant: New York State written leases are controlled by the New York six year statute of limitations on a contract claim. But delay...
Dear New York Landlord: Your obligation is to provide possession to the new tenant. Otherwise, you have breached the lease with the new tenant....
Dear Lindenhurst Tenant: You may "ask" but since you already know what you are dealing with, why not just seize the moment and allow an attorney...
Dear New York Tenant: The lease usually provides that the tenant will maintain a security deposit equivalent to one month rent. Often, at lease...