Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Roommate is ripping me off

I moved in with a roommate whom since I entered the

place has been very hostile and plain mean. The rent is

$700 a month and I also gave a $700 deposit. I decided

to move out approximately one month after I moved in

and gave only 2 weeks. She is saying that she can

keep my security deposit, when I never signed a lease.

Do I have a case to take her to small claims court?


Asked on 11/21/03, 9:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Roommate is ripping me off

Probably not. What you entered into was a month to month relationship, which means that you would have to give a months notice before quitting the apartment. You're notice would likely be found to have been inadequate.

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Answered on 11/21/03, 9:39 am


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