Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

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My partner and I were moving out of

an apartment on June 20th we then

left for florida for a few days when we

returned to the apartment the locks

had been changed and what we left

behind was taken. We returned from

florida on June 27th and our lease

was up on the 30th The landlord has

stated he thought we moved out.

What steps do we need to take to get

our money back for the things taken.

They will no longer return my calls or

emails


Asked on 7/06/09, 3:25 pm

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

Re: real estate

If the value of the property taken was less than $5,000, I would commence a small claims action against the landlord. You will have to prove the value of the property with paid receipts or an expert to determine the value of the property.

If the value of the property is over $5,000, you should contact an attorney for representation. Self-help evictions are illegal in New York.

Mike.

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Answered on 7/06/09, 4:36 pm


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