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Recent Legal Answers

Will I be at fault for not paying bills if my name is still on the lease?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Can I sue the builder for building me home over water damage?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Yes you can get a law suit.
Yes you can get a law suit.

Can a landlord damage my credit while in dispute?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes.
Yes.

Can the church get their money back from the sub lease?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Maybe.
Maybe.

Can I ask for reimbursement of 30 days rent?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

What can I do if my roommate does not want to legally pay for the utilites?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Am I legally responsible for what my roommates do?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Gregory Karl Crain (Unclaimed Profile)   |   16 Answers
No.
No.

Can a landlord threaten a garnishment without a judgement?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
No.
No.

In new york can a landlord collect rent while not paying their mortgage?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Can I break the apartment lease early if I no longer feel safe there?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Leonard A. Kaanta (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
No.
No.

Can a landlord charge late charges when the receipt shows date paid as on time?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No.
No.

Is it legal for a person to run a background check on a person without their consent?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Leonard A. Kaanta (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Our renter let her incontinent dog urinate in three carpeted rooms in the house down to the wood floors. Is this vandalism?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers
You can sue her for damages.
You can sue her for damages.

Does a condominium association need to hire an attorney if the members want to change the bylaws?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
If you can do it without one you do not need to hire one, however many elements must be satisfied to change them so if you want it done correctly and not waste time you may want to consider one.
If you can do it without one you do not need to hire one, however many elements must be satisfied to change them so if you want it done correctly and... Read More

Can a landlord be forced to pay back electric bills for an illegal apartment?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Kevin J. Connolly (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Need more info. Is this a multiple dwelling? Is the illegal apartment submetered. Direct meter No meter. You can't cut off their power unless you want to be sued into oblivion. You could lose the building.
Need more info. Is this a multiple dwelling? Is the illegal apartment submetered. Direct meter No meter. You can't cut off their power unless you... Read More

What do I do if I’m being evicted for noise?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Pay the rent for at least half of the month. The landlord can't force you out without a court order. The landlord would need to post a Five-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Premises on your door. You must file a response with the Justice Court. If you do so, you will get a court hearing. If you do not respond, the next step would be for the landlord to get the sheriff/constable to evict you. If you want to stay, send a letter to the landlord stating that you will work out an agreement and keep the noise down. You also should get the landlord to agree in writing to let the unauthorized person to stay if you want to continue that situation. Make your boyfriend do something to help.... Read More
Pay the rent for at least half of the month. The landlord can't force you out without a court order. The landlord would need to post a Five-Day... Read More

Is it right that my landlord says adult child cannot come visit me if he got in trouble with the law for assault with girlfriend?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
What does your lease say? If it prohibits felons or violent people, then your landlord may be able to do that.
What does your lease say? If it prohibits felons or violent people, then your landlord may be able to do that.

Is it right that my landlord says adult child cannot come visit me if he got in trouble with the law for assault with girlfriend?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
No. In exchange for the rent you pay, you get "quiet enjoyment" of the home. You can invite any person to visit you. The landlord can only object if a crime is being committed on the premises.
No. In exchange for the rent you pay, you get "quiet enjoyment" of the home. You can invite any person to visit you. The landlord can only object if... Read More

Can I pay the bill at the court to get the bench warrant lifted? If I do, will it be lifted automatically or do I still have to turn myself in?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Kenneth Love, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers
You need to get an attorney, I have never heard of a bench warrant being issued in small claims court. Magistrates who hold small claims court in NC don't have warrant powers for civil court.
You need to get an attorney, I have never heard of a bench warrant being issued in small claims court. Magistrates who hold small claims court in NC... Read More

Can tenant receive 3 day notice without landlord signature? Is it valid?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers
You should file a response in court immediately whether or not there is a signature. Doing so will get you a hearing and buy some time.
You should file a response in court immediately whether or not there is a signature. Doing so will get you a hearing and buy some time.

Can I break my lease?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Yes. Keep copies of all of your letters, emails, demands to repair, etc. Send another letter telling the landlord that due to the landlord's failure to correct the problems and make the place habitable the landlord has breached the lease and you are moving out on a certain day. Warn the landlord against doing anything to hurt your credit. Send the letter first class and by certified mail, return receipt requested, and keep copies. Then, move out on the date you specified. If the landlord sues you for rent, your letters and the facts will be your defense.... Read More
Yes. Keep copies of all of your letters, emails, demands to repair, etc. Send another letter telling the landlord that due to the landlord's... Read More

Can you evict a 1/3 owner from your for non-payment of mortgage?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to retain counsel to commence a partition action - in essence force the sale of the home in total to a 3rd party or your buy out of the property. This will not be necessary if he consents to put the property on the market. If he does not you need to resort to the courts.
You need to retain counsel to commence a partition action - in essence force the sale of the home in total to a 3rd party or your buy out of the... Read More

if i am unable to afford my apartment and facing eviction what are my options

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Gerry M Wendrovsky (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Unfortunately, unless you can afford the apartment, in most instances, it is likely that you will be evicted- it is for the most part a question of when this will occur. Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Lawyer www.upperwestsidelawyer.com
Unfortunately, unless you can afford the apartment, in most instances, it is likely that you will be evicted- it is for the most part a question of... Read More

i live in condo in Brooklyn NY.Our building was flooded,we lost electric power and everything,no heat,no cooking and very cold so i move to my parent

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Gerry M Wendrovsky (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The answer can not be provided in the course of this forum. Best that you sit down with qualified counsel and discuss all of your options, as a result of the damage inflicted by the Hurricane. Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Tenant Lawyer www.upperwestsidelawyer.com
The answer can not be provided in the course of this forum. Best that you sit down with qualified counsel and discuss all of your options, as a... Read More

Signed an illegal lease. Now what?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Gerry M Wendrovsky (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The best advice is to discuss this with an attorney where you live. It is unclear what you mean by an 'illegal lease', whether you already have possession, how long you have lived there, and these 'inspection rights'. Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Tenant Lawyer www.upperwestsidelawyer.com    ... Read More
The best advice is to discuss this with an attorney where you live. It is unclear what you mean by an 'illegal lease', whether you already have... Read More
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