Steven Warren Smollens's Answers (26296)

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What can I do if I was rented an apartment ( I later found out, could not be rented), under false pretenses ?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2019

Your aunt may benefit from a lawyer investigation into the deception and hoax by her friend manipulating her into paying a small fortune to rent an...

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How many days do I need to give a month to month tenant when I serve them with a termination notice?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2019

New law states: "***Notice of rent increase or non-renewal of residential tenancy. 1. Whenever a landlord intends to offer to renew the...

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Holdover tenant in NYC for a day?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2019

It would be pointless to do so. Even were their attorney able to file a petition on the day after the end of the lease (your move out) day, and the...

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Is this harassment?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2019

Dear Syracuse Parent: He is "...irrational and short tempered, among other worrisome things..." and you are worried police may take him...

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Do I need to pay my rent electronically if the Art org says that’s my only option, or paying additional fees for using a check?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2019

Dear Buffalo Tenant: NY State law prohibits your not for profit landlord forcing use of an electronic rent pay portal and bars charging for...

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Pressing charges against a subtenant?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2019

Make a formal complaint to the postmaster. If your subtenat lives with you in the apartment she is a Roommate, not a subtenant. What is the...

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I don't know if someone committed fraud against me. Do I have any recourse?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 10, 2019

Seems fraudulent misrepresentation of identity. You want police to become involved, make a complaint. It wouldn't be criminal as you suggest had...

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Landlord problems

Steven's answer | Answered on December 10, 2019

Dear Tarrytown Tenant Any legitimate moving company will provide a certificate of insurance. A new State law overturned the lease...

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Can I change the lock if the tenant gives me the keys and leaves? What happen if the occupants have their own keys? ?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 10, 2019

You will commit a crime locking out the occupants. Your tenant has not surrendered possession by turning in her keys if she moves out but left her...

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What is the legal way of collecting unpaid rent in this situation?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 10, 2019

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: The new State law, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, requires two steps before commencing a...

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