My landlord reported to DHCR that my apartment was vacant in year 1 and now a "PE high rent vacancy" in year 2 - are they lying?
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Answered on August 15, 2018
You need to file a rent overcharge complaint with the DHCR. The DHCR will determine your stabilized status, legal rent and any overcharge amount.
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Is landlord obligation to pay for preparation of bed bug treatment?
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Answered on August 14, 2018
In my opinion the landlord is responsible. However, if the landlord refuses to compensate you at this point, get the work done. You can always sue...
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Rent Stabilization Immediate Family?
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Answered on August 14, 2018
If you are not happy with the living arrangement, you can ask your sister or other roommate to vacate your apartment.
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How should I reply to the letter received below if I was evicted and did not receive any notice until now (around 6 years later)
Alan's answer
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Answered on August 14, 2018
You should ask for verification of the debt.
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Can a landlord displace you if they have an interest in renovating your unit?
Alan's answer
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Answered on August 14, 2018
If you are rent stabilized, you have the right to insist on a two year lease.
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If your son's name is on a deed can he make you sell your home?
Alan's answer
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Answered on August 14, 2018
The son can commence a partition action and force the sale of the property.
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Can a landlord bring a suit for nonpayment of rent? Will I be asked to pay back rent, or place rent in escrow pending outcome?
Alan's answer
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Answered on August 14, 2018
If the landlord is complying with his schedule with the loft board you will most likely have to pay an interim rent.
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What happens is she didn’t show today?
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Answered on August 14, 2018
Your friend should go to court immediately and file an order to show cause to vacate her default. Unless your friend does this she will probably...
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Tenant says he has renters insurance but won't present proof of such to the landlord.
Alan's answer
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Answered on August 14, 2018
You can serve a notice to cure. If he does not comply you can terminate the tenancy and then start a holdover eviction proceeding.
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I am planning to request a second adjournment since my roommate a few days ago gave me a 30 Day Notice .
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Answered on August 13, 2018
Unless you have been ordered to pay rent by the court, its best to hold the rent and let the judge tell you who to pay it to.
