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My lease is effective 2/14/12, the rent is due the 1st of the month w/10 day grace period. Is this not a rent overcharge? What should I do about this?

Answered 14 years ago by Walter Sage Jennings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This is not an overcharge, it may be an early payment, you should clarify with the landlord and get on a schedule that you both agree to. Also if rent is due on the 1st it should be paid so that the landlord has it on the 1st, auto payments sent on the 5th is a late payment regardless of the grace period.... Read More
This is not an overcharge, it may be an early payment, you should clarify with the landlord and get on a schedule that you both agree to. Also if... Read More

Am I personally liable if I relocate my business before my lease expires?

Answered 14 years ago by Walter Sage Jennings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes, you can be liable for your entire lease if you leave early unless you have made arrangements with the landlord in writing to let you out early. It might be helpful if you had someone that could rent instead of you to present to the landlord.
Yes, you can be liable for your entire lease if you leave early unless you have made arrangements with the landlord in writing to let you out early.... Read More

How long can it take to get evicted after my lease is up?

Answered 14 years ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
No. The landlord won't be able to evict you in time.
No. The landlord won't be able to evict you in time.

How can I evict people who live in my home and without lease?

Answered 14 years ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
They are what is called "licensees". Get a lawyer and throw them out.
They are what is called "licensees". Get a lawyer and throw them out.

Does a Director of an HOA in New York have a fiduciary responsibility to the Residents or to the Board of Directors?

Answered 14 years ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
You are entitled to see all the Board's minutes.
You are entitled to see all the Board's minutes.

If I don't pay the rent to the landlord, can I be evicted?

Answered 14 years ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
You can still be evicted as long as he owns the property.
You can still be evicted as long as he owns the property.

Can a tenant lower the rent?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Galen Matthew Hair (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
A tenant has the right to withhold rent for certain reasons. But even then, this right is very limited. For instance, if a pipe blew, the tenant may be able to fix it and withhold the cost from rent. In this case, there is an alleged dripping. The tenant may have an argument that you are costing her additional water bill fees (assuming water is her responsibility), but even then she should only withhold the difference. It sounds as though your tenant may be withholding too much from her rent, but more information would need to be known to be certain.... Read More
A tenant has the right to withhold rent for certain reasons. But even then, this right is very limited. For instance, if a pipe blew, the tenant... Read More

Do I need to go over the formal eviction process?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Galen Matthew Hair (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
You technically don't need to enforce a court's order. If you are concerned, however, you should evict the Tenant, but only if your lease allows you to evict for such reasons.
You technically don't need to enforce a court's order. If you are concerned, however, you should evict the Tenant, but only if your lease allows you... Read More

Can I sue for car being stolen from my previous address?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you find out who stole it you can sue them
If you find out who stole it you can sue them

Can my landlord turn off my water nust because his water bill was high?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
No it is not legal.
No it is not legal.

How can we (local neighborhood watch) take action against a landlord that has disruptive, criminal, drug dealing tenants?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Walter Sage Jennings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Call the police, take video or photos of any illegal activity. If you are a tenant of the building, there are procedures to force the landlord to bring eviction proceedings against the illegal activity and if the landlord does not after proper notice to the landlord you would have the right to bring a proceeding against the offending tenant. You should discuss this situation with a NY landlord tenant attorney to examine all your options.   Walter Jennings,Esq. Landlord/Tenant Attorney... Read More
Call the police, take video or photos of any illegal activity. If you are a tenant of the building, there are procedures to force the landlord to... Read More

Who is responsible for rent when one of the roommate leaves?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Yes, but you can sue your co-tenant in breach for the difference.
Yes, but you can sue your co-tenant in breach for the difference.

What can I do if I found mildew in my bathroom?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Call 311 and report it to the NYC Department of Health.
Call 311 and report it to the NYC Department of Health.
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