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Can I be forced to pay attorney fees as a defendant in landlorf tenant issue where I'm withholding part of security deposit?
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Answered on June 29, 2009
Look at your contract. Does it address the issue of legal fees? typically legal fees are not awarded unless it is by contractual arrangement of...
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How do i get out of lease with three months left for because the landlord has failed to provide a safe environment & to fix stuf
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Answered on June 29, 2009
The short answer here is call HPD, 311 and get a report and violations issued against landlord. Then take those violations and the report to...
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Do I need to put my friend on the deed to my home?
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Answered on June 29, 2009
I will start by stating I am not a NJ attorney and can only speak to NY law however I believe these areas of the law are close together.
What...
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Under New York law can my landlord charge more rent if my boyfriend moves in to my bedroom?
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Answered on June 29, 2009
There are few issues here.
1. If the lease is silent as to the occupancy of the Boyfriend then the landlord cannot charge an additional rent for...
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If my lease expires at month end and the landlord gave notice that he will not renew on the 10th, what is my right?
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Answered on June 29, 2009
I am going to make a few assumptions here. You lease ends June 30th and you were given notice on May 10th? if that is the case, you need to...
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Withdrawing Tenancy before Signing a Lease
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Answered on June 29, 2009
The short answer here is NO. Depending on what documents you signed the landlord may have the right to keep to security deposit if it was a...
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Mother and father passed away,put house in 7 adult childrens names 5 years ago.
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Answered on June 29, 2009
Assuming that all seven children own the premises outright, without any reserve of outstanding ownership interest in the Mother and or Father, then...
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Illegal Apartment Brooklyn NY.... How can I get my money back??
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Answered on June 29, 2009
Occupancy of an illegal apartment opens the Land lord up to multiple legal actions. Not only are you entitled to a return of your security...
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