What can a landlord do when an unauthorized occupant remains in the property after the former tenant has vacated?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
Dear Manhattan Tenant
I do not have a copy of your lease. Nearly every lease contains a statement of the tenant obligation to return vacant...
Is auto renewal lease valid without notifying in advance up to 30 or 15 days prior to the date of renewal?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
Dear Brockport Tenant:
The lease clause is ineffective as per the statute since the landlord did not provide the required advance notice to you....
Can a claim be split by defendant, where there are multiple, to bypass court jurisdictional limits?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
The jurisdictional limitation of the Civil Court in the City of New York is $50,000.00. There is no jurisdictional limit if your landlord and...
My father died without a will and my half-sister is claiming that she was adopted. How can I check.
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Answered on July 14, 2023
I gather that your mother pre-deceased your father, and you and your sister are the only heirs at law.
An adopted child is a proper person to...
Am I still responsible for the debt if it goes to collections even if I was not notified?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
Perhaps the landlord forgot you are a guarantor and will not even pursue collection from you of the unpaid rent. How long ago did you guarantee the...
How can I find out if my friend has a drivers license ?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
If Herb doesn't show the license is restored, do not ride with Herb. His old license in his wallet does not prove that the driver's license is...
How can son break lease with just loss of deposit, if renter ( his mother) passed away in Bronx, NY?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
The out of state son should have been given a receipt for the keys. The landlord is entitled to deduct from the security deposit the expense...
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Do I have to pay $3800 for "background checks etc" that my new landlord (their office) is asking for?
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Answered on July 13, 2023
A New York State landlord is without any legal right to alter the terms and conditions of a signed lease. A New York State landlord is barred by...
What are my options for insurance mismanaging my claim and giving an unfair settlement?
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Answered on July 13, 2023
Wow. An adjuster should have been to your vehicle within one day and presented an appraisal within 24 hours. If you had an attorney at the start of...
Is it legal to put a letter into someone’s mailbox with no postage?
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Answered on July 13, 2023
Dear Schuylerville Home Owner:
I have had 'mail' placed into the box from the USPS driver that originated from the local Post Office and was not...
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