Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Return of Security Deposit
Upon renting second floor of two family house,a verbal agreement was made. Landlords said they would not be selling home for 5 yrs., and we were to give them 3 mos.notice if we were to leave. 2 years later,a sign appears in the window that the house is for sale. Told that it was just a ''fact finding expedition''..people traipsing in and out of our home..the house is definitely for sale.Landlords purchased a new home and said they were ''selling us'' with the house. Found a new place through a friend of a friend. Gave landlords 3 weeks notice. Did walk through with landlords. I agreed to pay for paint,and a few other minor repairs.Both tenant and landlord signed aggrement attesting to this fact. Recieved a leter from landlord stating he will not be refunding my deposit and will be charging me an additional $300 (for paint) and if I don't pay that will charge me an additional $700 for labor. I also had given $300 last summer to upgrade wiring..Rent was always paid in cash at landlords request and there was no lease. Can he get away with this?

Asked on 3/07/04, 4:27 pm

richard feldman richard d. feldman

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Re: Return of Security Deposit

landlord cannot just charge you. He would have to go to court.

if he witholds the security you can write the Attorney General.

you can call me at 516 410 4001

Answered on 3/07/04, 7:17 pm

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