Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
Refused my rent?
My super wants me out so that he can get my apartment to use for family members, along with his own apartment.
He complained that my family had moved out, to the landlord. (My husband and older son moved out). Now the landlord refuses to take my rent and has threatened to take me to court if I did not produce a letter from my husband stating that he moved out and I am staying in the apartment, with my other children, plus they want me to bring them utility bills in my name and letters from my childrens school to prove I and my children are still living there.
They have my apartment on watch and implied that if I leave my apartment to go on vacation or visit others for more than a period of one day they will consider that as me abandoning my apartment.
What can I do to address this problem seeing that I am living in my apartment and now I am a prisoner of my own home.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Refused my rent?
This is a difficult situation. I am sorry that your husband moved out. I hope the move is temporary. If not, you are welcome to discuss the divorce with me. The consultation will be for no charge.
Regarding the landlord and apartment, these 'intimidation games' are not proper. The best thing you can do is retain all written communications to you. In addition, write down the date, time and message every time they communicate with you orally. EVERY TIME! This is important.
Other than that, live your life as a normal person.
If they do not accept your rent, put the money in a special and separate bank account. Any bank account which only has this money will be effective.
Give your landlord notice (tell him) if you leave the apartment overnight. Tell him also when you will return.
In addition, a written statement from your husband that he has left the apartment because you and he are "separated" iwill be helpful. As you put utilities and the phone in your name give a copy to the landlord.
The landlord does have a right to know who is living in the apartment. But he does not have a right to play these games.
And live your life as a normal person. Don't let their intimidation games control you.
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Re: Refused my rent?
The landlord has no right to lock you out of any apartment that you have a right to or permission to be in. They are most likely just trying to intimidate you. do not let them, we are very experienced in these types of landlord tenant matters and you are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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