Do I need to pay rent? There is no C of O or HPD registration for where I rent and I never received a copy of the lease...
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Answered on June 29, 2020
If the building was built prior to 1939, a certificate of occupancy is not necessarily required. You need to meet with a tenant rights attorney to...
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How can i get a person out of my apartment that is not on the lease, not paying for his stay, and refusing to vacate?
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Answered on June 29, 2020
You will need to have a process server serve a notice of termination of month to month unertenancy. If he doesn't vacate when the notice expires,...
I am landlord, what eviction proceedings?
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Answered on June 28, 2020
You need to determine the appropriate notice of termination to serve on your tenant. If she doesn't vacate upon expiration of the notice you will...
What will happen if I ask the landlord (rental property management) to put me as the lease holder due to succession right?
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Answered on June 28, 2020
If the apartment is rent stabilized and you coprimarily reside with your sister for a year before she vacates, you will have succession rights.
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How can I get my brothers to move out?
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Answered on June 28, 2020
You need to determine the appropriate notice of termination of month to month to serve on your brother's by process server. If they don't...
My business partner and i want to rent a commercial space. Can we both be on the lease?
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Answered on June 27, 2020
You acn both sign as long as your lalndlord agrees. However, you may be giving up certain protections by not using a corporation or LLC. You should...
My landlord has not sent me a lease renewal for my rent-stabilized unit. What is my best option?
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Answered on June 27, 2020
You took exactly the right action by filing a non renewal complaint with the DHCR. You might want to consider withholding rent until you receive...
My girlfriend locked me out of my apartment yesterday. I am the only one on the lease. How do I get her removed in NYC?
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Answered on June 24, 2020
Call the police and ask for their intervention. If they won't help you, immediately go to court and file an illegal lockout petition.
Can my property manager serve an eviction notice to my subletter in the state of NY?
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Answered on June 24, 2020
It is best practice to have a process server serve all notices. There are very strict guidelines for service. Non-professionals often make...
How to evict a life long tenant
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Answered on June 20, 2020
Yes you can evict your tenant unless your tenant was given a life estate. You should schedule a complimentary consultation with a Housing lawyer to...