Can I get sued

Yes. Your word against his as well. This is the downside in business agreements that are not written down. Where do you believe he will sue you?...

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Would I be able to win a judgement on person who lived in apt. but rental receipts were given to another person?

Dear Amityville landlord: There would not seem to be a reason to leave any person with possible liability out from the Small Claims case. The...

How to file an hp proceeding in housing court?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The New York Housing Court provides information about the HP proceeding...

How long am I legally required to hold someone's personal property in my apartment over three months to date?

Dear New York tenant: Once you assumed the job of holding the neighbor's possessions you became a gratuitous bailee insofar as New York law...

Dear New York Subtenant: The written agreement will control the right to cancel the lease, but if the lease is not clear, then general rules...

Do I and when I become a month-to-month tenant after previous lease expired? Why would a landlord avoid to sign a new lease?

Dear New York Tenant: New York law does not compel a landlord renew a lease for residential premises, unless the tenancy is safeguarded by the...

Home tenant landlord

Dear Landlord: Start reading here: (http://courts.state.ny.us/COURTS/nyc/housing/general.shtml) And then follow the links one by one...

Where can I find a free legal counsel to represent me in a HP Proceeding in Brooklyn Kings County Housing Court?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You could also follow the link provided by the New York City Housing Court...

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Can judgement be in son's name? Can I be sued for video? or furniture? left furniture when turning in keys said throw out?

Dear Amityville landlord: It is very rare that a person asks a question with so many moving parts that an answer of some sorts cannot be...

Can a person return to an apartment if the landlord did not get a court order for them to vacate the premises?

Dear Brooklyn Friend: No. She gave up possession. The New York three day notice served when a tenant does not pay rent is a notice to the tenant...