Questions answered by Richard J. Chertock

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Can I bring a tenant to court for eviction without the threat of reprisal from landlord?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

More information is needed. is this your roommate? do you sublet space to him? do you have a written agreement or is it a month to month tenancy?...

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Has the court ever acted in equity out of a feeling of "fairness" and prevented a landowner from losing their land?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

If you are talking about a foreclosure action then you are talking about an equitable action in which a judge does have discretion. Whether a...

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My lease expires end of this month. What are my obligations to the landlord?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Your lease will specify at what times and on what notice you are obligated to allow the apartment to be shown. Whether it is being sold or not is...

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Do I have to fix the Repair from a tenant who lease has not been renewed since November 2014

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

If you are evicting for non-payment of rent and there is no lease you do not have to make the repairs, however, the repairs may constitute an...

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The landlord took about 3200 from my deposit. could I fight for it and get it back? it happened in CA but now I'm in NY

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

As pointed out you can sue in small claims court or its equivalent in california where the property and the landlord are. You should repost this...

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Landlord placed tenants without leases then claimed I owed $30,000! Led to eviction and signed stipulation. More details below

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Hire an attorney to review the facts and file an answer to the eviction as well as bring any counterclaims you may have.

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I have a small rental property in brooklyn, some one fell down last month, and now within one month second person claims he fell

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

You protect yourself by having the insurance and notifying them of all claims in a timely manner. Also, have the grate inspected and if there is...

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Do I need an attorney for an eviction case ?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Since it is clear from your statements that you have little knowledge of the landlord/tenant laws or the procedures of the court I recommend that...

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I have been renting a house in NY and the slumlord has not put one penny into upkeep house. I have been fixing problems what c

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Have an attorney review your lease to determine what obligations the landlord has. Usually when you rent an entire home the lease shifts...

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If the previous tenants to our apartment broke the microwave but the landlord refuses to fix it for us, what are our rights?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Do you have a written lease? If so, does it state that the apartment comes with a microwave and who is responsible for maintenance of the...

Richard J. Chertock's Answers (6608)

Can I bring a tenant to court for eviction without the threat of reprisal from landlord?

Has the court ever acted in equity out of a feeling of "fairness" and prevented a landowner from losing their land?

My lease expires end of this month. What are my obligations to the landlord?

Do I have to fix the Repair from a tenant who lease has not been renewed since November 2014

The landlord took about 3200 from my deposit. could I fight for it and get it back? it happened in CA but now I'm in NY

Landlord placed tenants without leases then claimed I owed $30,000! Led to eviction and signed stipulation. More details below

I have a small rental property in brooklyn, some one fell down last month, and now within one month second person claims he fell

Do I need an attorney for an eviction case ?

I have been renting a house in NY and the slumlord has not put one penny into upkeep house. I have been fixing problems what c

If the previous tenants to our apartment broke the microwave but the landlord refuses to fix it for us, what are our rights?