Is a landlord in NY State required to apply fresh paint to an apartment before leasing?
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The landlord must rent a habitable apartment and keep it in good repair.  This generally means that the landlord must replace things as they wear out from normal wear and tear - paint and carpet about every 10 years, stove if it breaks, etc.\n\nHowever, when you start a lease, you are free to make any deal you want.  If you begin a tenancy after seeing the apartment and agreeing to take the apartment "as is," you agree that you'll take it in whatever condition it's in so long as it's liveable.  If your daughter didn't specify with the landlord that he was to paint the place and the old paint isn't a health problem, there should be no requirement for him to paint.\n\nNow, if she has yet to sign a lease, she may use what power she has to demand that the apartment be painted or she won't sign or move in.  The landlord, desperate to rent in (the still pretty empty) Orange County, might agree to paint.  Or he might say that he'll go look for a tenant who cares less about paint.\n\nEither way, it looks like this landlord-tenant relationship is off to a rocky start.  Don't expect that this landlord will be any quicker to fix something that actually needs it.
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as long as you lease and usually 30 days after you move out.  They will have to inspect, clean, and deduct all that from the deposit (if any) before they give it to you.
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Your Tenat's bill of right's are as follows and they apply for all tenants. (as in we all have to follow the rules)\n\n. Your right to have hot water in the kitchen and bathroom 24 hours a day.\n\n2. Your right between October 1st to May 31st of each year to have heat at 68•F from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day and the right to have heat at 55•F when external temperature drops to 40•F from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the next day.\n\n3. Your right to have repairs.\n\n4. Your right to extermination of your apartment. Landlord should post time when exterminator will come.\n\n5. Your right to be free of mildew or mold.\n\n6. Your right to have windows that properly open and close.\n\n\n7. Your right to know that your security deposit is safe, and not co-mingled with the landlord’s money and to know the bank where the security is deposited.\n\n8. Your right to a paint job at least every three years.\n\n9. Your right to organize, join and participate in a tenants association which can meet in the lobby of the building (RPL 230).\n\n10. Your right to sue your landlord for breach of warranty of habitability. CRPL 235(b).\n\n11. Your right that all common areas of the building are kept in proper repair and presentable.\nHow You Can Enforce Your Rights\n\n1. Call 311 and request HPD to send an inspector to place a violation.\n\n2. Bring HP action by filing a petition in Housing Court.\n\n3. If there is mold, mildew, asbestos or lead call 311 and request referral to the proper agency.\n\n4. You can enforce rights through use of a private lawyer.\n\n5. If there is a problem with your security deposit you should go to the New York State Attorney General for enforcement at 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.\n\nRent Regulated Tenants\n\nIf rent controlled or rent stabilized you have available the New York State Division of Housing and Renewal (DHCR). You can seek relief.\n\n(a) You can file for an individual rent reduction.\n\n(b) You can file for harassment.\n\n(c) If your landlord fails to give you a lease, you can file for lease withholding.\n\n(d) If the problem is building-wide your building tenants can file for a building-wide rent reduction.\n\n(e) If you believe your landlord is charging you an excessive rent you may be able to file for rent overcharge with DHCR. \n\nIn sources you will find a specific link to NY that is not a NYlawyer ad. The print is small but it is fact.
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Get a lawyer ASAP!  \n\nAs the landlord, you are the property owner so any improvements to that building's structure is your property.  \n\nLaws always depend on which state you are from however.  Like for example, I am in NY, I just recently moved from a house owned by someone else (alcoholic jerk).  Structurally we did not do anything different to it because we did not have that kind of money.  We remodeled the bathroom though and painted and put new carpets down. We put new lights in also. Legally we were allowed to take our carpets, lights and sinks and medicine cabinet back and take it with us as long as we left the house with the original fixtures it had.  \n\nIf we had replaced the roof and siding we can't very well rip it off right?  Otherwise we would have to replace it. \n\nIf they want to take that addition off they would have to foot the bill and fix the big hole in the house with new plywood, new insulation, probably a window/door, and new siding. They would also have to fix the inside of that room with new paint/wallpaper and probably have to fix the floor after being connected to a room that isn't there anymore. I doubt they would want that added cost.
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If you are in the US then you are a legal tenant and the maintenance work you do is your rent payment.  The landlord must give you reasonable notice before entering your apartment except in the event of an emergency such as a fire or flood.\n\nThe landlord must give you notice before eviction and if you don't move out by the notice date the landlord would have to file a lawsuit for eviction to get you out.\n\nGo to http://realestate.findlaw.com/tenant to read about your rights and then click on the Resources link to get the details for your state.
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Usually it depends on the size of the property you work on.\n\nIf it is very large then the leasing agent would probably show apartments, condos, whatever and take all the information for the application. Run the credit/criminal checks,all paperwork involved. Prepare the move in package with the lease and other papers. Answer the phones and take care of whatever the resident is requesting, such as work to be done in their unit.\n\nThe job description will vary from place to place.
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You take photos when you move in and submit them with a move in condition letter to the landlord within 30 days.  Your letter documenting each existing condition can be backed up with the photos:  "2 cigarette burns in carpet, see photo attachment # 1 and 2" something like that.  \n\nPhotos do you no good unless you submit them with a letter.  Some rental companies do walk through inspections with you when you are a new tenant to document such things, but most don't.  There is nothing wrong with you documenting everything--and I do mean everything--holes in screen, missing broiler pan in oven, no ice trays, everything!  And they can put it in your rental file at the office.\n\nKeep a copy (with photos!) for yourself also.
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There must be a approved purpose for the entry.  Proper purposes are 1) to inspect 2) to perform repairs 3) to show the property to prospective tenants/buyers/appraisers.\n\nThe landlord's entry without a proper purpose is a violation of the lease.  And yes the landlord can violate the lease too! Check the state's landlord tenant statute.  \nMost states post their laws online.  There should be a form for you to give the landlord stating that he is violating the lease and that you will terminate your tenency if he does not stop.
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this is a pretty general question.\nLandlords may or may not have to do this.\nsome cities force large apt buildings and businesses to put in handicapped signs and some to do not.\nthis also depends on the state or country you are in.\nalso some localities do not force this on landlords with only a few apartments. Just because he is a landlord doesnt mean he must put in a sign.\nBe specific if you need a better answer.
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2 copies are generally required in a residential lease.. altho if it's in a condominium complex the association as well as the management company may require the originals as well... it's best to check with your city hall to obtain the specific requirements for your area
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I'm assuming that there is a lease involved here...\n\nTypically, in the leases that I've seen OWNERS and their agents have right to enter the property with reasonable notice (typically min 24 hours).\n\nRead the lease, typically this will be under the NOTICE paragraph or ENTRY paragraph or INSPECTION.\n\nIt is not uncommon for an owner to inspect an apartment/unit when a tenant gives notice and again at the lease termination.\n\nSounds to me like you are dealing with an a**.\n\nGood luck, hope this helps.
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In some states that information is required to be in your lease.  Check the small print on your lease document.
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Its a very simple solution but 99.99% of people never take the time to do this. I was in the military for 20+yrs, Learned the hard way ounce and paid for it.\n\nGet a cheap camera and take pictures of the place before you move or as your moving in. Heck, nowdays they have video cams that are even better, a photo or video is worth more than a thousand words! This will help or hurt cause the proof is in the photos, where there is or not damages.\n\nOften cigarette burns on the carpet, stains, rutcuts into the carpet in the bedroom from wear and tear. Water damage under the sink from previous situatuion can be documented as not yours, ceilen damage spots or even holes on the walls that have been patched. Established urine stains from previous animals(cats or dogs) even where the apts doesn't allow animals.\n\nRemember that most places have good will but the bottom line is the cost to refurbish the apt for the next renter, so clean before you move out, that's always a plus, even have the manager come inspect before the move. They might be able to say this and that needs to be done or we have to pay to have it done and will go againist your deposit. \n\nI have 15 houses that I rent on long term leases and I do that to each unit, and have made it a point to record and save till the next move, then record after they move incase we have to discuss less than the deposit. I always evaluate the house, did they even try to clean, is the rubish out, the bathroom cleaned, kitchen stove,frigerater cleaned. Remember someone has to do the clean and make ready and obviously be paid for it, so it comes from your deposit. Most will deduct 30% of deposit just cause for wear and tear and expected cost to clean, alot will return all if no damages but the unit is left clean and can get rented with few problems.\n\nAsk yourself, would you move into the apt ~~right now as is, and if your answer is no, then take time to make it so. I'm not talking about painting the walls and shampoo the carpet, just simple cleaning can go a long ways. I'm a land lord of sorts and after you leave I'm almost sure never to see you again so why such I listen to you, I'll take your deposit without regard when I open the door and see trash and whatever, you didn't even vacum or take the trash out. Might be nice for you to at least wipe the glass windows if you have the time, effort brings about good will.\n\nMost all cities have departments to deal with renter disputes, maybe the local BBB has it, most places need your good word of mouth  to keep going. I have a waiting list for my houses, never empty for 15 days, that's what it takes me to prepare for the next renter, my video cam at the ready. I have even made copies for the new renter if they request it(hahahhaha) its a great practice for both. I want you to rent from me again if you decide to come back one day, I will remember the trash and crap you left behind.\n\nThose verticle blinds, hardly an issue of cost but just think of the piture of them, it could have establish its worth of condition on move in day. If in disbute could warrent the deteration from common use due to where they were and how often they were walked through, heck you might of been able to replace them with some from Walmart and saved you alot of monies?\n\nGolden rule : Photos,,,photos,,,photos,,, and even better is a video cam of the apartment condition on move in day!
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It depends on where you live. In Nevada, you have to advise the landlord of the problem, in writing. Be ready to prove that you gave her the notice (keep a copy, send it certified, return receipt requested). Once she receives the notice, she has 48 hours to fix the problem. This would be true for "essential services" only, things like refrigerator, stove, air conditioning, but not for things like dirty carpet or a broken television. If she doesn't fix the problem, you could file a complaint with HUD or you could file a lawsuit.\n\nWhatever you do, don't just move out, especially if you are under a lease agreement. If you break a lease, you will be the one paying.\n\nGood luck, I hope this helps.
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Your landlord has the right to search the property with reasonable notice.  It is his property, you are just "borrowing it".  That being said, since you are paying to occupy that place you have rights as well.  He can't come unannounced and search your property, the things inside your apartment are yours.  As for the eviction, he can't evict you for pets if there is no pet clause in the rental agreement.  All changes to a rental agreement need to be in writing and signed by the tenant showing that they are aware of the new changes and agree to adhere to them.  If it's not in there it can't be pursued.  Hope this helps.
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Mold is a serious matter!  Your entire family can become ill and this thing can last for years.  Mold is the next "lead paint" scare.  As a matter of fact, when I list properties, I have my seller to sign a mold disclosure.\n\nIf the landlord breaches any clause of a lease agreement, you, as the tenant, have the right to sue and recover damages against the landlord.  If the leased premises become unusable for the purpose stated in the lease (in your case, livable, healthy, and safe condition), you have the right to abandon the property.  This action is called  constructive eviction, which terminates the lease agreement due to the actions of a landlord that materially disturb or impair a tenant's enjoyment of the leased premises in which the tenant is effectively forced to move out and terminate the lease without liability for any further rent.  You must prove that the premises have become unusable because of the conscious neglect of the landlord.  To claim constructive eviction, the tenant must leave the premises while the conditions that made the premises uninhabitable exist.  Check with your state and local government to see how to go about it....it varies.\n\nAlso, it is against the law for this guy to threaten you because you threatened to take him to court--he is clearly interfering with your rights as a tenant. \n\nThere are laws regarding this type of behavior.
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Your landlord can refuse a walk-through.  It's not a law or anything.  If an apartment is not in move-in condition when you go to move in, your remedy is not moving in until it is ready.  Once you take possession, that's it.  \n\nAs long as you have the photos that prove the damage was there when you rented it, you will be fine.  She can claim that it wasn't, but more importantly ... you can prove that it was.\n\nYou don't need to "do" anything at this point.