Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

My son is on my lease then left to go out of state to attend school and

decided to work part time to support himself, MGMT. is claiming that although my son

has not been living with me, 3 years later I am being told while my son was away

in school and worked, that I am responsible for rent arrears of those 3 years, witch adds up to 9.000 dollars that I don;t have I. Live on Disability. Can I be held responsible?


Asked on 10/29/10, 8:28 am

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

You are responsible for the terms and conditions on your lease agreement with the landlord. If the son has a separate lease, you are not responsible for your son's lease unless you guarantee payment on behalf of your son.

Mike.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 9:00 am


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