Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

I was renting a house and in the lease we were to pay the water bill. It was in my landlords name and her adress. She paid the bill for 3 years now that i want my security back she wants to sue me for the bill. Can she win the case?


Asked on 12/09/12, 7:16 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Yes

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Answered on 12/09/12, 7:31 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Maybe - what does the lease say about tenant defaults and landlord remedies? You might argue laches - the delay by the landlord in raising the issue and not doing anything for 3 years.

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Answered on 12/09/12, 8:20 pm


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