I had a one year lease through June in NYC. I then wrote a letter during mid March to Landlord expressing intent to break or assign his lease as soon as possible, but gave no indication he would not pay for the remainder of the lease. I moved out of the apartment on March 25th. Landlord then cashed a check for April's rent on March 26th. I have always been up to date with the rent.
On April 2, I went into apartment and noticed the toilet has been removed and placed into the bathtub without his prior knowledge/approval.
On April 6, I learned that Landlord entered the apartment, without approval, and performed a 'walk-through' without my knowledge, and determined that the apartment didn't have any damage to it other than 'normal wear and tear'.
On April 15, I noticed that the landlord had changed the locks and I'm no longer able to enter apartment.
On April 16, I wrote a letter to Landlord demanding April's rent back as well as security deposit. Landlord told me to go jump in the river and that I'm liable for May and June regardless of his actions (toilet removal/changing of locks etc).
Any thoughts on my standing here in NYC?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
On April 2, I went into apartment and noticed the toilet has been removed and placed into the bathtub without his prior knowledge/approval.
On April 6, I learned that Landlord entered the apartment, without approval, and performed a 'walk-through' without my knowledge, and determined that the apartment didn't have any damage to it other than 'normal wear and tear'.
On April 15, I noticed that the landlord had changed the locks and I'm no longer able to enter apartment.
On April 16, I wrote a letter to Landlord demanding April's rent back as well as security deposit. Landlord told me to go jump in the river and that I'm liable for May and June regardless of his actions (toilet removal/changing of locks etc).
Any thoughts on my standing here in NYC?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?