Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Beind Sued By Rental Unit Owner
Hello,
My husband and I applied for a rental unit in a NY co-op in November of 2006. The listing stated that there was private storage included, but when we went to the co-op interview, the brokers told us that this storage wasn't available to us. This was a big problem (it was a 450 square foot apartment!) and so we told the co-op board we would not be moving in. Now, over a year later, the owner of the building is suing us for 2 months rent plus the reduction in rent allegedly caused by our defaulting on the lease ($8000 total). We maintain that the property was misrepresented, she states that we should have inquired directly to her to rectify the situation with the private storage. My question: we are now in talks to settle for $4000, or half of what they are suing us for. I don't believe we owe them a thing, but my husband is worried that we could lose in court and end up having to pay what they are asking plus their legal fees. Any advice? Thank you so very much in advance!
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Re: Beind Sued By Rental Unit Owner
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