Alex What happens if you find out your apartment is illegal?
My apartment is found out to be illegal. Landlords really will do everything just to get money from their tenants and would even go down to illegal apartments. Illegal apartments should be shut down for life.
Is it legal for a landlord to visit an apartment unannounced?
Most states have detailed rules on when, for what reasons, and with how much notice you may enter a tenant’s home. Yet many landlords stop by unannounced, asking to check things over, perform an on-the-spot repair, or show the place to prospective tenants.
Who is responsible for paying rent if you sublease an apartment?
The original tenant remains solely responsible for payment of rent to the landlord, and must cover any damages or breaches of the lease agreement. Subletting is popular for students, young adults, and individuals who travel frequently for their job. For example:
Can a landlord sue if you live in an illegal apartment?
Defense # 12 says: “The apartment is an illegal apartment.” When an apartment is illegal, the space should not be used to live in, a landlord or owner can’t collect rent. So, when you are being sued for failing to pay rent, it is a defense to the nonpayment case if you live in an illegal apartment.
My apartment is found out to be illegal. Landlords really will do everything just to get money from their tenants and would even go down to illegal apartments. Illegal apartments should be shut down for life.
Where can I find rent regulated apartment information?
The New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Rent Information Line has recorded information for tenants and landlords of rent regulated apartments including: Rent increases for leases, individual apartment improvements, and major capital improvements More information is available through their HCR’s RentConnect portal online.
The original tenant remains solely responsible for payment of rent to the landlord, and must cover any damages or breaches of the lease agreement. Subletting is popular for students, young adults, and individuals who travel frequently for their job. For example:
What are the rules for subletting an apartment?
Look carefully at your original lease before you make the decision to sublease. Your lease is a legally binding agreement between you, the other residents of your home, and your landlord. This means that your subletter will be obligated to follow all of the same rules.