Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

my previous landlord is threatening to sue me for unpaid rent. what are my options. i no longer live there and he did not evict me. unfortunately i am not in a position at this time to pay him back


Asked on 1/10/12, 6:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Legally, you do not have to pay an individual until he or she obtains a judgment against you. However, you may want to settle with the landlord - especially if you owe money - before you get to that point in time.

Mike.

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Answered on 1/11/12, 5:19 am


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