renter leaves - legal advice

**applymedia** · 05-06-2010, 10:53 PM

Hello,
My NYC apartments rental was rented to three roommates. They had a one year contract ending in April 4th, 2010. One of the tenants decided to leave without letting me or his roommates know his location. He did not leave a phone number or address to contact him. He also left, in the building, some of his furniture and an old car that does not run.
PLEASE! Does anyone have any advice for me as to what I can do legally in this situation? With the things left behind? Can I legally rent the apartment to someone else even though I have a contract with the three men mentioned?

**buy foreclosed homes** · 05-19-2010, 02:14 PM

I can't give legal advice since I'm not licensed to do so (not an attorney) but I'd bet there's a legal forum to get that info.

As far as renting to someone else... re-visit your original lease terms... if that room-mate has defaulted on their agreement, then you can take action.

Good luck! Home ownership has great benefits but with any great reward there is a bit of risk... I'm sure you'll come out just fine, though.

**Partizannka** · 06-21-2010, 04:23 AM

well, such things should be decided privately... they are obliged to pay anyway, so they either need to find other person quickly or share his part among themselves.