QUESTION
Can I keep an apartment if I'm not on the lease?
Asked on Feb 14th, 2017 on Landlord and Tenant Law - New York
More details to this question:
The tenant of the apartment I'm currently in is subletting it to me, she showed me a lease that was fake and now I get in the mail the lease is set to expire. My name isn't on the lease so I won't be able to renew it my self and I can't get in contact with the lady who's on it. I would like to know if I have any grounds to keep the apartment even though my name isn't on the lease or should I go ahead and file a police report?
1 ANSWER
Landlord and Tenant Law Attorney serving New York, NY
Partner at
Goldberg & Lindenberg, P.C.
Of the apartment is regulated you may have the right to become the tenant of the apartment as the tenant is illusory. I suggest you schedule a consultation as soon as possible.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2017 at 5:55 AM
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