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I'm in the process of moving & my old apartment did an early inspection to decide how much to take from my security deposit.
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Answered on October 15, 2015
You raise valid issues. The landlord has the burden of proof that repairs are needed and what the cost is. When you vacate take photos and or video...
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Can I break my lease because landlord does not enforce it with other tenants?
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Answered on October 15, 2015
These are not grounds for breaking your lease. If you move without the landlords consent you can be responsible for the balance of the rent due...
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Can a landlord start non payment petition if he has accepted a partial payment of the rent?
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Answered on October 15, 2015
Yes he can. But all you need do to defeat the action would be to tender the balance due.
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How do I go about removing one of my tenants stuff out of my hallway and my stairway.
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Answered on October 15, 2015
A final option would be to move his things to a secure area and send him notice of where his belongings are and how he can retrieve them.
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If my landlord said I was evicted but was never handed an eviction notice was I legally evicted?
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Answered on October 15, 2015
You are a victim of an illegal eviction. You can sue the landlord for having evicted you illegally or for having used self help to do so. Retain...
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Do I have a leg to stand on
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Answered on October 15, 2015
The contract would have to be reviewed by an attorney before any answer can be given. In addition it is not clear from what you wrote exactly what...
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Who is responsible to provide tentant with bins to dispose their garbage and recycle.
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Answered on October 15, 2015
It is the landlord's responsibility to supply suitable sanitation storage areas to protect against infestation. A letter from an attorney or a...
What can I do about a my building Superintendent is harassing?
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Answered on October 15, 2015
This is not a police matter, at least not yet. You should file a written complaint with the landlord documenting the problem and demanding that it...
I reside in a Mitchell-Lama residence for over 35 years. I retired about 5 years ago and would like to purchase a small
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Answered on October 15, 2015
You may purchase a second home but to keep the Mitchell-Lama home you must maintain it as your principal residence. This means you reside there...
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What field of Lawyer do I need to employ for repayment of a personal loan I gave to someone?
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Answered on October 15, 2015
Too many questions to answer on a forum such as this and more facts are needed. Suffice it to say you would need a foreclosure attorney or a...