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It depends if the rental is federally backed. There is a temporary ban on federally backed (HUD, Section 8, etc.) rental properties conducting... Read Answer
The statute of limitations for breach of contract in NY is 6 years. However, if your former landlord sued you and obtained a default judgment... Read Answer
You might consider telling your roomate that you will plan to move out the date the governor's stay at home order is lifted. Practically... Read Answer
You might consider contacting the LL to let him/her know that you will plan to move out the date the governor's stay at home order is lifted. ... Read Answer
The new company may go by the rental history you established with them to determine whether to renew your lease. They would have to give you notice... Read Answer
He can try to evict you, but the courts are not having hearings for evictions. If he tries to lock you out, go to the police and let them know what... Read Answer
Yes - you don't get to make deals and then change them at the expense of others without penalty.
Nope. Unless he lied about his criminal history on an application, if you didn't vet them properly at the start, thats on you. The additional person... Read Answer
This is a financial issue more than a legal one. You need to find the means to get caught up in rent because being 7 months behind is going a be a... Read Answer
If you have an animal in your apartment at all that may violate the lease. Its often presense not ownership that matters. You need to review your... Read Answer
There is no proration of rent unless the lease or rental agreement provides specifically for same.