Questions answered by Steven Warren Smollens

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I have a non-payment stipulation for a small amount of back rent. The stip also included repairs for the landlord to complete.

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear New York tenant: Did the judge conduct a conference with you and the landlord before the judge signed your agreement? If so, you may have...

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Did my business landlord breach contract for not providing office heat? Am i entitled to financial consideration?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear Commercial New York tenant: Maybe you want to engage an attorney to assist you in negotiating a renewal in an office space where you claim...

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Should I get an attorney?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear Utica Tenant: I have not ever heard of a landlord complaining about a box of donuts on a counter, nor have I reviewed a lease where a...

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In NYC can a landlord force both spouses to sign the lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: You are not being forced to sign a lease. if you and your wife do not agree to the landlord's terms someone else will. If...

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We need to secure a larger expensive boat & trailer owed 7yrs, storage

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear Buffalo Boat Protector: Do you mean that now after seven years of nonpayment of the storage fees and after the boat owner lost his...

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I had a commercial tenant, who did not pay any rent for 2 years and finally i evicted her and got my key for the store back.

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear New York Commercial Landlord: Did you have an attorney? If so, then please ask your attorney to follow up for you. if you gained an...

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Can I get an extra lock put on my door if I feel that the building management is taking advantage of access?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear New York tenant: I recall a similar question posted within the past two or three weeks, maybe that was you. You may not know if the...

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Can my landlord demand payment of legal fees for his sending 5 day notices and can he add it to my rent and demand payment?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear Bronx Tenant: If you are a Rent Stabilized tenant and your lease provides for the landlord's right to legal fees, or attorney fees, that...

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I moved in & paid for an apt before signing lease. I asked to see the lease a day befor to review it. Landlord won't let me.

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2013

Dear New York Tenant: No it is not normal. You absolutely must read and review the lease before signing. You may question provisions that are...

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When a landlord files a complaint of a tenant, within what time frame may he include events from the original, first tenancy ?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Dear Brentwood Tenant: I am not certain about your time frame, but as you decided to end your tenancy, any information one way or the other will...

Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26289)

I have a non-payment stipulation for a small amount of back rent. The stip also included repairs for the landlord to complete.

Did my business landlord breach contract for not providing office heat? Am i entitled to financial consideration?

Should I get an attorney?

In NYC can a landlord force both spouses to sign the lease?

We need to secure a larger expensive boat & trailer owed 7yrs, storage

I had a commercial tenant, who did not pay any rent for 2 years and finally i evicted her and got my key for the store back.

Can I get an extra lock put on my door if I feel that the building management is taking advantage of access?

Can my landlord demand payment of legal fees for his sending 5 day notices and can he add it to my rent and demand payment?

I moved in & paid for an apt before signing lease. I asked to see the lease a day befor to review it. Landlord won't let me.

When a landlord files a complaint of a tenant, within what time frame may he include events from the original, first tenancy ?