Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

illegal subletter

i am the illegal subletter in a mixed use loft in bushwick. this is common practice in the building and city wide. there is a dispute of over money owed, however, i have receipt of payment, and have not done anything unjustly toward the leaseholder acting as landlord. she retains a profit off the apt and does not reside in the apt.

can i claim rights as 'tenant' if she is acting as 'landlord'?


Asked on 1/22/08, 1:35 am

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

Re: illegal subletter

No. The courts will not uphold an illegal agreement.

Mike.

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Answered on 1/22/08, 8:59 am


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