Questions answered by Peter Alden Axelrod

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Is 300 a month for 2 kids fair? is it fair for a judge to order visition if their father have been abusive to me?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

You will need to retain counsel in Kansas and seek to vacate the default judgment and then raise these issues in that case

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Got a letter in mail landlord wants me to leave on disability just paid a rent increase i think the apartment is illegal

Peter's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

Until you receive papers indicating a legal proceeding has been commenced you do not have to leave. When you do receive such papers make sure you...

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What documentation do I need in order to sue my ex tenants for backed rent and legal fees I incurred during their eviction?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

It is unclear what legal fees you incurred so I am uncertain how it is you can counterclaim for them. You can counterclaim for the rent arrears but...

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If I break a 1-yr lease, but the landlord then tries to rent out the house as a short-term rental would I be liable for rent?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

Any rental by the landlord, short or Lon term, only benefits you as under NY law the landlord has no obligation to mitigate.

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Can Landlord force evict me?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

First, stand your ground. You have done nothing wrong. Let the landlord know that if he does not back off you will file a complaint with the NYC...

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Can i show evidence that he was hiding at the inquest hearing

Peter's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

If you have damaging evidence it might be able to be used by you at an inquest. However, if the inquest was granted because of an order issued...

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Peter's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

I think it would be best if you spoke to your spouse about the furniture. Does either of you really need 2 sets of bedroom and living room...

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How can I properly serve a 5 day notice on a commercial tenant in nyc if it is always closed?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

This is not an issue you can or should figure out by yourself. You need the expertise of a landlord tenant attorney to examine the facts and...

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Hello - i am currently living in a friend's house, paying $300 a week. we had a caretaker's agreement for the first year...

Peter's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

Unless you have a written lease you have no obligation to remain. If it is determined that you are a month to month Tenant which appears to be the...

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What do I do when I get served papers by my landlord?

Peter's answer | Answered on November 30, 2013

Either consult with an attorney or go to the court that issued process and answer the filing against you.

Peter Alden Axelrod's Answers (35)

Is 300 a month for 2 kids fair? is it fair for a judge to order visition if their father have been abusive to me?

Got a letter in mail landlord wants me to leave on disability just paid a rent increase i think the apartment is illegal

What documentation do I need in order to sue my ex tenants for backed rent and legal fees I incurred during their eviction?

If I break a 1-yr lease, but the landlord then tries to rent out the house as a short-term rental would I be liable for rent?

Can Landlord force evict me?

Can i show evidence that he was hiding at the inquest hearing

Premarital property

How can I properly serve a 5 day notice on a commercial tenant in nyc if it is always closed?

Hello - i am currently living in a friend's house, paying $300 a week. we had a caretaker's agreement for the first year...

What do I do when I get served papers by my landlord?