Lease Agreement Dispute Resolution

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A lease agreement in New York City is legally binding. If a landlord breaches it, they could be liable for damages. Consulting with a local attorney is advisable. The NYC Housing Court is a good resource for resolving such disputes.

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I signed a lease and paid the deposit and first months rent yet I got a call today stating my apartment was given to someone else because the landlords wife signed another tenant without his knowledge. What can I do?
Hello Jane, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you share your location? Laws on lease agreements can vary based on location.
New York city
Hello Jane, in New York City:
- A lease agreement is legally binding.
- If landlords breach it, they could be liable for damages.
- You may consider consulting with a local attorney.
- The NYC Housing Court could be a good place to start.
Thank you!
You're welcome, Jane! If you want to reach out to the NYC Housing Court, here are their details:

New York City Housing Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Centre St, New York, NY *
Website: www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/housing/