Questions answered by Peter J Weinman

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I was a tenant in an apartment with my ex as a occupant. we split rent, he than left me, can I sue him for rent not paid?

Peter's answer | Answered on January 06, 2014

Yes. As has been pointed out, it might not be a slam dunk, but you can bring the action.

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Fastest way to evict a roommate not on lease.

Peter's answer | Answered on January 06, 2014

If the roommate is paying you rent and your'e the one with the lease, then I agree with the first two responses, a "holdover" proceeding is...

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How can I sell my shares when they are shared with someone I no longer have a amicable relationship.

Peter's answer | Answered on January 06, 2014

I agree with the others that it sounds like you're describing a coop, but normally people are not simply "added to the paper" after the purchase -...

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Transfer of mortgage note status?

Peter's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

Not sure I understand the question. Mortgage was "assigned" from A to B. How is it you have even seen the Note to know that it was not endorsed...

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How do we handle evicting a person who is currently out of the house under an order of protection?

Peter's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

Unless you have actual notice of where he currently resides or works, you serve him as provided for under your lease. Probably at the premises. ...

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How can I legally end a general partnership in NYC so that my name is clear of the business?

Peter's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

I agree with the previous two answers, and you should definitely file a certificate of dissolution - but I wonder how you formed a "general...

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Our landlord's name isn't anywhere on the property's information. What steps should we take next?

Peter's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

I agree with Mr. Smollens. Although you may be correct that your landlord is not actually the owner, that doesn't necessarily mean he's not your...

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I signed a lease to rent an apartment in June. My roommate paid 3 month of rent and moved out.

Peter's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

Why did roommate leave? If you are both on the lease, most likely (not having seen your lease) you are both jointly and severally liable for the...

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I left my current apartment becausei could no longer afford to pay, i had a 1 year lease, can i be arrested for leaving?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

You cannot be arrested for breach of contract such as this absent some criminal conduct. If you default, your credit will be affected and a...

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My son's apt. was buglarized by the apparent negligence of the complex to secure the adjacent unit after eviction.

Peter's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

I am more concerned about your son's having left unsecured guns in the apartment. Hopefully, you have left out some details and the thieves took...

Peter J Weinman's Answers (6408)

I was a tenant in an apartment with my ex as a occupant. we split rent, he than left me, can I sue him for rent not paid?

Fastest way to evict a roommate not on lease.

How can I sell my shares when they are shared with someone I no longer have a amicable relationship.

Transfer of mortgage note status?

How do we handle evicting a person who is currently out of the house under an order of protection?

How can I legally end a general partnership in NYC so that my name is clear of the business?

Our landlord's name isn't anywhere on the property's information. What steps should we take next?

I signed a lease to rent an apartment in June. My roommate paid 3 month of rent and moved out.

I left my current apartment becausei could no longer afford to pay, i had a 1 year lease, can i be arrested for leaving?

My son's apt. was buglarized by the apparent negligence of the complex to secure the adjacent unit after eviction.