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Can a Landlord collect rent from multiple tenants in the case of breaking an auto release clause

Steven's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Dear Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in you state. Because you may be concerned that no...

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SIgned lease w/ deposit, no sublease allowed, cant move for month & may have changed my mind. can i get out of it?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Dear Parent: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in you state. Because you may be concerned that no...

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How soon does the judgement from the eviction appear on your report? Who will be responsible for paying the arrears?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Dear Tenant: So you knew the judgment would be entered against you but settled the case by both giving up the apartment and agreeing to pay...

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Can I break my NYC lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Dear Tenant of a Condo Unit Owner: It costs very little to mount a lawsuit in the Civil Court of the City of New York, and so, suing for the...

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If I see building staff entering my apt without permission, is this considered breaking and entering?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Dear`Tenant: Entering your apartment without permission for no reason and without notice is a trespass, a violation of the covenant of quiet...

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My security deposit is suppose to receive an interest rate of 7% per annum. what does that mean?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Dear New Jersey Tenant: I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in New Jersey. If your lease promised 7% annual interest on...

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Do I counter sue or just respond to the claim?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Dear Tenant (Landlord): There are confusing concepts in your question. A roommate is not a tenant. If the apartment is leased to you, you had a...

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Do i have any rights if i was locked out of my apartment in florida ..a prostitute lived above me....they changed the locks and

Steven's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Dear tenant in Florida: While you were in the hospital your old landlord may have exercised rights to take back your apartment in a belief that...

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I took a job in another country for one year. My landlord says I am violating the primary residence statute. Is this right?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Dear Tenant: a A landlord does not rely on a notice to cure to challenge the right to a lease renewal on a claim of non primary residence. But a...

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I need advice on how best to protect myself against a non-primary residence proceeding due to unusual family circumstances.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

Dear Tenant: A rent stabilized tenant with a legal sublease does not live in the apartment at all during the term of the sublease, but returns...

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