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Can I break a lease that has been signed not started even though the other person on the lease may not want to break the lease.
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Answered on July 23, 2017
Your daughter's roommate should be made aware that she and your daughter are both individually responsible for the entire lease term. If she wishes...
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Can I sue him and what are my chances of winning the case?
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Answered on July 23, 2017
Depending on the number of apartments in your building and whether the landlord lives there you may be able to assert a retaliation counterclaim...
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What are my options in dealing with My downstairs neighbors in a 2 family house?
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Answered on July 23, 2017
It is your landlord's responsibility to resolve the situation for you. If the tenants continue their nuisance conduct, your landlord can commence a...
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Do I have legal options regarding heavy foot traffic from upstairs neighbots?
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Answered on July 20, 2017
It is your landlord's liability to insure your quiet enjoyment of the apartment and cause the noise nuisance to stop. After retaining an attorney,...
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My tenant refuses to pay what should I do?
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Answered on July 20, 2017
You should take steps to start a nonpayment eviction action as soon as possible.
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My tenant refuses to pay what should I do?
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Answered on July 20, 2017
You should take steps to start a nonpayment eviction action as soon as possible.
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What should I do if my wife signed a lease under my name without my permition?
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Answered on July 20, 2017
You need to file a criminal complaint for fraud against your wife. You then have to go to Supreme Court for a judgment vacating all documents...
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Can I fight a Final Judgment on a LL and tenant case from 1999?
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Answered on July 20, 2017
If it is a default judgment, you can bring an order to show cause to vacate the judgment. You will have to allede a reasonable excuse for not...
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How to collect debt from tenants who already moved out?
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Answered on July 19, 2017
If the total that the tenant owes you is less than $5,000.00 and the tenant lives in the five boroughs you can start a case in Small Claims Court....
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Am I entitled to a discount on my rent since I don't have gas?
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Answered on July 18, 2017
You are entitled to an abatement because gas is an essential service of which you are being deprived.