Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
I am leasing an apartment in NY and am a victim of domestic violence. My ex and I are co-tenants on the lease. Can my landlord release me (and not him) from the lease without his consent?
Asked on 11/25/09, 12:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Yes. The landlord has the right to release any individual from any obligation under the lease.
Mike.
Answered on 11/30/09, 1:32 pm
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