sathishraok
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? NY
I was looking for an apartment on craigslist and I found an apartment in Queens, NY which seemed to meet my requirements. The guy who posted the ad claimed that he was moving out soon and needed to sublease the place. The rent he quotedwas $1300 with all utilities included.
I met this guy and he seemed like a nice guy and I visited the apartment 2 times before I signed the lease. He handed me a copy of the keys to the apartment, mail room etc. I moved in a couple a days after he moved out and the day I was moving in, a gentleman knocked the door and asked me who I was? Apparently, the gentlman who knocked the door was the owner of the apartment and he told me that the person residing here was his nephew.
This guy had "Allowed" his nephew to stay in the apartment and his nephew had not paid the rent since quite some time now. He also told me that his nephew did not have any rights to lease the apartment. He also asked me to vacate the apartment immediately.
I tried calling the guy from whom I had leased the apartment and he does not pick his phone (I have tried several times.. no use). His family members have no clue where he is. He had also cashed the cheque which I gave him as rent and deposit and vanished.
I have lost the money and I have no aparment right now.
I went to the police station and tried to file a complaint, but they said this was a civil court case. I went to the civil court yesterday and filed a small claims case. But since this guy is absconding, I doubt if the small claims court will be of any use.
In the apartment, I found this guys SSN#, Bank statements, mobile number and resume. The only thing I dont know is his address.
I am totally confused and I have no clue how to proceed ahead. I would really appreciate it if someone can provide me with some guidance.
Thanks,
Sathish
I was looking for an apartment on craigslist and I found an apartment in Queens, NY which seemed to meet my requirements. The guy who posted the ad claimed that he was moving out soon and needed to sublease the place. The rent he quotedwas $1300 with all utilities included.
I met this guy and he seemed like a nice guy and I visited the apartment 2 times before I signed the lease. He handed me a copy of the keys to the apartment, mail room etc. I moved in a couple a days after he moved out and the day I was moving in, a gentleman knocked the door and asked me who I was? Apparently, the gentlman who knocked the door was the owner of the apartment and he told me that the person residing here was his nephew.
This guy had "Allowed" his nephew to stay in the apartment and his nephew had not paid the rent since quite some time now. He also told me that his nephew did not have any rights to lease the apartment. He also asked me to vacate the apartment immediately.
I tried calling the guy from whom I had leased the apartment and he does not pick his phone (I have tried several times.. no use). His family members have no clue where he is. He had also cashed the cheque which I gave him as rent and deposit and vanished.
I have lost the money and I have no aparment right now.
I went to the police station and tried to file a complaint, but they said this was a civil court case. I went to the civil court yesterday and filed a small claims case. But since this guy is absconding, I doubt if the small claims court will be of any use.
In the apartment, I found this guys SSN#, Bank statements, mobile number and resume. The only thing I dont know is his address.
I am totally confused and I have no clue how to proceed ahead. I would really appreciate it if someone can provide me with some guidance.
Thanks,
Sathish