Landlord Newsletter Mid- November 2007

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John Nuzzolese
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The Landlord Protection Agency® is proud to introduce John Reno, Esq., a highly experienced Landlord - Tenant attorney based on Long Island, NY.

We find that Landlords who contact us have often waited too long to commence an eviction, usually in an understandable effort to resolve problems amicably. Landlords need attorneys who will not compound the problem with unnecessary delays or expenses. For this reason, our main priority is immediate action. In most cases, we commence an eviction within 3 days of being hired and have our client's cases in Court within 7 to 10 days of being hired.

Dear Mr. Reno:
My question is my tenant is late every month on her rent or pays half. I Send out late notice every Mt to her but now thesis getting tiring. I want to know if she gives me 30 days or i give her 30 days half way thru the lease will that be fine or should i go thru the eviction process? i Would rather her give notice and leave. What are the legal steps to do This right?
Thank you
Danielle B.

A: Most times chronic lateness is not Grounds to break a lease or to give 30 day notice as long as the tenant keeps catching up. Even if you evict for nonpayment, the tenant can show up in Court, pay the rent and the proceeding will be dismissed.

The only way landlords can discourage this is with strictly enforced late payments and a provision that requires the tenant to pay legal fees if a nonpayment proceeding is brought-even if the rent is paid in Court. If that's not in your present lease, make sure its in your next one!

Dear Mr. Reno:
I gave my newest tenant a lease agreement to review and sign 2 months ago. He signed the agreement but I never signed it. We both have copies of the agreement. I now have major issues with the tenant not complying with the agreement. He's broken several stipulations already. Should I proceed to serve him with amply notice, or better yet, was the agreement ever binding? If it wasn't, am I obligated to give him ample time to move?
Thank you for your time.
Ms. Cindy B.

A: Cindy, It looks like you lucked out. By never signing the lease, it never became a valid contract. You have a month-to-month tenant. You still have to serve him with a 30-day notice (or whatever notice is applicable in your state)

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"Yeah, I’m moving out the first of next month." Well that’s great, but you still owe me rent for this month. - Drew, NY

"My mother was evicted and I had to help her track down the landlord at his house. I don't know when I'll have MY rent." It seems that Mom isn't the only one being evicted! - Josh, Las Vegas, NV

"Simply - I can't pay the rent - My check will bounce and the bank will charge me a fee!!!!" DUH! - Spivey, Winter Haven, FL

"I don't have any money because I've been taking care of my sick mother instead of working". Says this as he's holding a case of beer in each hand. - Amy, Maine

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