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Our landlord took our $1,200 security deposit and is now claiming we owe him an excess of $4,900 for damages. Can he do that?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

If the landlord can substantiate his claim of damages, it's of no consequence that it exceeds your deposit. Hopefully you took pictures (or will...

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How can I not pay my remaining retail lease?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

He can sue you, not you him, and it's unlikely he will want to accept your goods in lieu of payment - but you may as well ask. I saw your...

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Is the Landlord or Tenant responsible for Utility Costs for a Warehouse if there is no lease?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

I don't understand the question. The tenant holds part of the warehouse - and makes up part of the landlord? Who owns the other part of the corp?...

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My apartment burned down two weeks ago. Now my landlord keeps telling me that i have no right to go in to the apartment.

Peter's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

I think this is the 8th variation on this post since the fire.

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Is it illegal to "smoke" marijuana in New York State?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

I'm going along with the others here, but would suggest, theoretically (not directly answering your question about smoking in the privacy of your...

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Is there a such retainer for a housing civil case that allows you to be billed after the down deposit?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Absolutely. Normally, money is given up front and held in escrow until it's earned. As it is earned, the attorney pays herself, and (per the...

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I purchased home thru NHS queens ny the atty said his fee was a 1000 he requested money upfront at closing after reviewing my do

Peter's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Aside from whether any more was due at closing (not sure if $1,000 was supposed to be his entire fee), he may have acted as Settlement Agent...

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Can a landlord (i am subletting) increase the rent in the middle of the lease?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

It depends on what the lease says, but usually not.

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Hi iam trying to find out if I can change my court date which is april 16, to a more sooner date?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Since you already have an attorney, you ought not to seek advice from others. By our nature, we always find ways to disagree and often come up...

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Immigration warrant

Peter's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Your boyfriend needs a lawyer. If you don't find one here, call the Richmond County Bar Association at 718 442 4500.