Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

real estate sublet

I sublet my office to a subtenant and we both signed a sublease agreement. However, the check provided by the subletter for the first month and deposit bounced. A replacement check provided by the subletter also bounced.

The subletter also purchased equipment from me with a check, which also bounced.

My Questions:

(1) Right now, who owns the property that was purchased with the bounced check?

(2) Am I able to have the locks changed on the office? So far, I have not received any actual money from the subletter, so I'm not sure that he has any claims under our sublease.

Thanks for any help!


Asked on 9/07/07, 7:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: real estate sublet

This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 9/10/07, 12:56 pm


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