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I was told recently that if you live in an illegal apartment in NYC that the tenants are able to sue the landlord for the rent that has been paid already. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
this type of case is called an ejectment case.
the landlord loses the apartment and you lose your rent
simple as that. essentially its illegal money the LL is making off of you.
so you're not entitled to receive it back, since there's no way to prove that you didnt know the apartment was not illegal.
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I was told recently that if you live in an illegal apartment in NYC that the tenants are able to sue the landlord for the rent that has been paid already. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
I recently spoke with a landlord/tenant attorney and he told me that it would be difficult to sue the landlord because you cannot conclusively prove that you did not know the apartment was illegal. On top of that the landlord can ask for what is called "use and occupation" of the apartment. They also cannot evict you without letting the court know that they have committed a crime by renting an illegal residence.
I recently spoke with a landlord/tenant attorney and he told me that it would be difficult to sue the landlord because you cannot conclusively prove that you did not know the apartment was illegal. On top of that the landlord can ask for what is called "use and occupation" of the apartment. They also cannot evict you without letting the court know that they have committed a crime by renting an illegal residence.
Also Judges ususally side with the landlord. Money talks baby!
I just found out that my apartment called a "cellar" is illegal. We now have to vacate the building. Is there help out there to find an apartment on such short notice?
I just found out that my apartment called a "cellar" is illegal. We now have to vacate the building. Is there help out there to find an apartment on such short notice?
Yes. Craigslist. Also, any number of real estate brokers would love to help you find a place.
talking about illegal apts in NYC, an owner of a building told me that renting a basement is illegal. Is that true?
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