Can landlord add to my lease renewal a "separate charges" for an elevator replacement in the apartment building we live in?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
Is your apartment rent regulated? If not then the lease renewal is a negotiation and the landlord can ask for any charges it wishes. You are free...
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Is there ANYTHING a tenant can sign agreeing to vacate by a certain date that would be upheld in court?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
The only way to be sure that such an agreement would be upheld and to get a judgment of eviction and warrant of eviction quickly would be to...
Breaking a lease at Fairfield apartments
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Answered on July 26, 2016
Unless the lease provides otherwise there is no right to cancel a lease that has already been signed. You can be liable for all the rent that...
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Selling a trailer, took a Deposite the remainder to be paid within 2 days! Buyer backs out 3 days later! Wants Deposite back!
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Answered on July 26, 2016
Absent an express agreement that the deposit would not be refundable you probably have to return the deposit. However, as stated by counsel,...
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Can I sue on a contract of services where I received absolutely nothing?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
The answer to any "can I sue" question is always yes. In your case you should consult with a contract litigation attorney to see if it is worthwhile.
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Can someone pull survelience on me?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
There is nothing you can do about her having cameras recording public space. You may have a cause of action against her for slander based upon the...
Can I ask my landlord for reimbursement for the days in which I cannot use my garage due to the landlord resealing the driveway?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
Theoretically you are entitled to some sort of abatement. Realistically, your landlord will probably not agree to it and if you push the issue you...
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Realestate Deed Question about : as joint tenants with rights to survivorship
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Answered on July 26, 2016
Rights of survivorship means among the people listed on the deed. Accordingly, if one brother should pass away his share goes to the remaining...
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LLC
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Answered on July 26, 2016
The filing with the State is mainly to have a person appointed to accept service of process. If you resign from the LLC and transfer your shares...
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Why is that in a divorce , the wife has to get the house and the car and not half of it ?
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Answered on July 25, 2016
New York is an equitable distribution state meaning that the judge has discretion to do whatever he feels is fair and equitable given the...