Tenant Key Access Dispute

Summary

If you are not named on the lease, only the leaseholder can request keys. A notarized letter from the leaseholder should suffice. If the landlord refuses, the leaseholder can file a complaint with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development or take the matter to housing court.

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Hello Pete, could you please specify the issue you're facing with your landlord? Also, can you provide your location? This will help me give you more accurate legal information.
New York city
Hello Pete, to guide you better, could you please explain more about the tenant-landlord issue you're facing in New York City?
There was fire in the building I reside in 2 years ago. The building was renovated. Lease is under my mom name lanlord wont give me the keys to the apartment
In New York City:
- Only the person named on the lease (your mom) can request the keys.
- If you're an occupant under her lease, she can request keys for you.
- If denied, she can take the matter to housing court.
She sentva a notarized lettee stating for the keys to be picked up by me
In New York City, a notarized letter from your mother (the leaseholder) should suffice. However, if the landlord still refuses:
- Your mother can file a complaint with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development.
- If unsuccessful, she can initiate a legal action in housing court.
Thank you
You're welcome, Pete! If you need more help with this or any other legal matter, don't hesitate to ask. It's always best to be informed. Stay safe!
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Great! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Take care, Pete!