Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

I am located in Westchester County, NY

My former landlord was granted a judgement for $3500 against me due to non-payment back in Jul 2010. It is now showing on my credit report. I take full responsbility because of my past mistakes. But I now trying to rebuild my credit reputation and the judgement is making a big blemish on my credit report.

Also, after I vacated the apartment, the landlord kept my security deposit, and never notified me what was deducted from it.

Would it be possible to have the security deposit to be applied to the current judgement and possibly pay the remaining balance, which is about $2000.

What legal avenues should I follow ? Should I contact my former landlord or his attorney ?

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my question.


Asked on 1/25/13, 9:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Yefim Rubinov Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law

You should really contact the attorney's office and try to settle the debt right away. however, you may also want to hire a lawyer to settle this for you in order to get better results. Contact me directly at 347 612-6677 to discuss your options

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Answered on 1/25/13, 9:28 am


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