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What are my rights in getting back my security deposit, last months rent and partial months rent?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
you can bring suit in small claims court against the landlord for the balance of the security deposit and last month's rent. If the landlord...
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Hi just curious. If i have a doctors order saying my dog is medically necessary for depression can an apartment complex still ch
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Answered on January 23, 2013
Yes. They just could not prevent you from having a pet.
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Where in NY city, I can find a public notary ?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
I'm not sure what you mean by that, however, you can find a Notary Public at any bank branch.
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My ex-Boyfriend and I moved and broke up. I want to be released from my leasing obligations and get a new place. What can I do?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
If you have a written lease the only way for you to get out of it is if the landlord agrees to let you break the lease. Speak with him and explain...
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Hi, My landlord has not fixed or done anything to our house we are renting after hurricane sandy. can he sue us for rent money?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
He can sue you but he will probably not be successful. First, as a month to month tenant once you moved out the tenancy ended and he can not seek...
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Me and my husband are co signers. How could I make sure that I am getting the rent payment from tenants or at least half of it?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
Best way would be to get a receiver appointed by the court to collect the rents and pay the mortgage. Consult with a divorce attorney and have him...
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A tree on property owned by the town fell onto my property damaging my pool, deck and fence. Should the town pay for damages?
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Answered on January 22, 2013
Unless the town had actual notice of a hazard prior to the tree falling the town probably has codes that exempt it from liability. You should have...
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What would be a fair repayment plan/interest rate for money owed to family? Whose lawyer would write agreement?
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Answered on January 22, 2013
It's not really an issue whose attorney drafts the agreement as long as it is drafted by an attorney and reviewed by your own attorney. As to a...
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In New York State can a contractor be penalized for filing an exaggerated mechanics lien?
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Answered on January 22, 2013
The lien can be invalidated and removed or found to be unenforceabke.
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Any chance of collecting legal fees paid for evicting a tenant if not mentioned in the lease?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
Don't count on it. Generally legal fees are only recoverable if the lease states so and you get personal jurisdiction over the tenant by personal...
