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What is the legal percentage rate to charge for late apartment rental payments?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
I am not licensed in LA, but believe 12% is the maximum interest rate allowable under your state's law.
Does your lease allow for interest or...
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I moved in 3 months ago. Part of the arrangement was I would have full access to the kitchen and the washer and dryer
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Answered on August 19, 2013
There's a LOT going on here. Are you renting from a family member or (former) friend? No access to kitchen? You need to visit a local attorney...
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What steps do I need to take to remove/evict people from my deceased grandmothers home? I am the executor of the estate.
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Answered on August 19, 2013
You'll need to retain local counsel to commence an eviction of these holdovers. I assume that there's no lease and they're month-to-month tenants...
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Hello
I live in New York City, is Rent Stabilized Apartment. I have a roomate, Landlord told me guy has move out
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Answered on August 19, 2013
I agree with Mr. Smollens, but want to point out - because there always seems to be confusion in this area - that it's of no consequence that you...
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Hi. I stayed at a hotel during emergency repairs in my shower since ceiling fell. Does the landlord have to pay my hotel bill?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Ask, but as Mr. Smollens pointed out, you'll need to decide whether a "no" is worth fighting over. I suggest offering to split the bill in half....
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Is a (leasing) repair breach and the resulting utility bill the responsibility of the tenant or the landlord?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Not knowing more information it's difficult to guess. Here in NYC, we did not start needing A/C until July/August, though you said May in your...
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I have roaches bade in the kitchen bade landlord will not do nothing about it all my things are going to get infested help me ok
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Have you called an exterminator?
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Can I cancel my lease if the NYC Health Dept found lead paint in my apt? I have a 3 year old daughter.
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Did your lease contain a representation that there was NO lead paint in the unit? If not, it's unlikely you will be able to cancel the lease for...
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How can I force my brother to sell (or buy) on our co-owned inherited property? (in NY State)
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Answered on August 19, 2013
If you want to avoid a lawsuit, there's little you can do to force him to buy or sell. You'll need to commence a partition action, in which you're...
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Do I have a medical malpractice suit that caused nerve injury/damage from L4-S1 fusion surgery?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
I agree with the others. Contact the Richmond County Bar Association for a referral.
http://www.thercba.com/find-a-lawyer.
718 442 4500.
Pete
