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I HAVE 2 ADULT KIDS IN MY HOUSE .23 AND 25 .tHEY ARE VERY DISRESPECTFUL .THYE DONT PAY ANY RENT AND WE ARE ALWAYS CUSSIN.HOW DO?
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Answered on January 08, 2018
You should also be aware that if you are the victim of any abuse at the hands of your adult children, you may be able to obtain an Order of...
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How do you know of the Marshal notice is stayed.
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Answered on January 08, 2018
Since you have not provided the exact terms of the stipulation or order that is relevant to your question, it is not safe to rely on any answer you...
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Can my subtenant sue me for neglecting my lease with the landlords and now he's threatening to eveict me/her?
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Answered on January 08, 2018
Both the landlord and subtenant can sue you based upon the circumstances you described. Since you had a lease and did not surrender the vacant...
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Has the legislature written anything that prevents me from having a Lease that stipulates a forfeiture of the Security Deposit?
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Answered on January 08, 2018
Generally, a contract term that is considered a "penalty" will not be enforced by the courts. However, the courts will enforce a liquidated...
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Is it legal for a private building owner to raise rent after lease was signed?
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Answered on October 06, 2017
Unless there is a specific agreement in your lease that provides otherwise, one party cannot unilaterally changes the terms of a contract --...
Owner occupied 2 family in NY?
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Answered on October 06, 2017
Your answer may depend upon the terms of your lease. You should review the document to determine how use of the washer/dryer and basement are...
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Can elderly person bring action against tenant running water & changing temperature for the duration of 95% of showers?
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Answered on October 04, 2017
This isn't really an issue with the other tenant but with the landlord's obligation to keep the property in proper repair. If temperture...
Is there any law about children being too noisy above me every hour they are awake?
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Answered on October 04, 2017
There is no special restriction on the noise caused by children. Although, I suspect you will have little success, like any other tenant you may...
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Does a tenant have to pay rent if there are code violations?
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Answered on October 04, 2017
You may be entitled to a rent abatement for rent impairing violations. However, it will be your responsibility to raise these issues as a defense...
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Can a lease be automatically renewed without signatures of renters?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
If you participated in the case that resulted in the judgment against you, you could have appealed the decision if you thought it was wrong. There...
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