I live in NY and several months ago, the landlord chose to do some toxic work in my apt on a weekend and gave me no notice (less than 1 hour). I had guests flying into town who were supposed to stay with me - including my 3 year old niece. The work was not done before they arrived and we were forced to check into a hotel because of the fumes. I left messages with the landlord, but never heard back. When rent time came, I deducted the cost of the hotel from the rent and included all supporting documentation. They cashed the check and have since been billing me the amount I deducted. I have heard there is a law in NY that if a landlord cashes a check, that means they accept payment in full, but can not find it in writing. Can anyone direct me to that law?
2006-07-26
08:59:05
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