All Forum Posts by: Marci Stein

I posted that my apartment in NYC was rented ( paperwork) Four days after she moved in  the ceiling fell because of roof work being done. 

the landlord has asked her to move out for an undetermined amount of time (2-6 weeks.)

 she is demanding her money back -  security deposit plus last month rent . I already returned this month‘S rent to her for the time she has to be away .

She’s saying she’ll give it to me again if she moves back in .
But If more than 2 weeks she won’t move back .
Do I give her money back until I know what she’s doing? 

also , If I return it, her furniture is there . 
should I charge her for storage during the time she is away ? 

Appreciate any thoughts/ advice since renting out my apt . is a new situation for me, especially in light of unforeseen ceiling damage. 

@Joe Splitrock
Actually I just found out you are exactly right!

landlord is required to reimburse rent based on number of days not permitted to be in apartment. 

@Scott Wolf that’s good - I’ll call him . TY!

Actually the city is mandating they fix the brick Walls and the roof for being in violation . 
hard to except I have to pay rent and cannot stay there!

My rent-controlled apartment in Manhattan is being re- bricked 

outside and the walls are crumbling . landlord said it’s a health hazard to stay , and asked me to leave for 7 to 10 days but not providing a hotel or an alternative space . 
can they do that legally ?

Anybody can sue anyone for
anything . I have the impression you’ve done everything right , so I don’t think you should have any worries. 

@Joshua ChristensenHi didn’t realize it was henry Ford - thanks for that!

“Whether you think you can or you can’t , you’re right ! “

My understanding “as is “

means you are buying it as is - 

the seller will not do anything . 

that does not mean you can’t amend your offer. 

Roy - you’re in the same situation as me. I’m dependent on cash flow for income. Not sure I can pay my own expenses with good looks!