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Evicted tenant didnt turn off electricity, states it's my responsibility as the new tenant.

Richard's answer | Answered on August 19, 2015

You are responsible for utilities from the date you move in. You should have notified the service providers at the time you moved in to open an...

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I'm month to month after a year lease (been there ovee 2 years ) now after issues he wants to raise it

Richard's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

On a month to month tenancy the landlord can raise the rent at any time on 30 days notice.

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Subtenant has not paid fees.

Richard's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

You can sue him in small claims court provided he has an address here or you can find him here in order to get jurisdiction over him. If he resides...

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I inherit my mother home. The home is in process of binging sold. The second party have done a search.

Richard's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

No. You will have to pay the lien out of the sale proceeds. Speak with your attorney. He may be able to work out a discounted payoff of the lien.

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Can a bank charge interest on a credit card bill if amount was paid in full on time?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

It depends on your credit card agreement. You have to contact customer service and ask why you were charged. Many times they will reverse or waive...

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Without notice, tenant says they are moving out and living out their 1 month security.

Richard's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

They do not have the right to live out the security. You can bring an action to evict for non-payment of rent or if they do vacate the apartment...

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A dress of a LLC

Richard's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

You could search on line at the NYS Department of State or you can contact them. If the LLC is a NY LLC or they are doing business in NYS they...

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I have a tenant whose has a month to month lease that i am not renewing.

Richard's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

Your 30 day notice was defective in that it should have been served before 7/15 to terminate the lease on 8/15. At this point you have two...

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My attorney has the original POA form I only have a copy, which bank won't accept. What can I do he will not hand over original?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

It seems you have taken all the proper steps so far. I would suggest that you send him one final message stating that if he does not cooperate...

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Renting out income property while divorcing

Richard's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

If you have been ordered to sell the house by the court then you need the court to approve any rental of the property first. You could make a...