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Posted by the original me on February 19, 2002 at 19:16:08:

In Reply to: attorney fees posted by K Hall on February 19, 2002 at 08:02:23:

I agree with Tenant.net. One other caveat--keep in mind that (according to what other tenants have posted here) landlords maintain databases that, in effect, blacklist tenants who walk out on leases, owe them money, etc. -- even when they do so with good reason.

: I am breaking a lease due to excessive mold problems and the landlord entering my apartment. An attorney is asking for a retainer of $7,500.00 to take this case although he assures me I can break the lease. This seems excessive or is this the going rate for New York?

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: : I am breaking a lease due to excessive mold problems and the landlord entering my apartment.  An attorney is asking for a retainer of $7,500.00 to take this case although he assures me I can break the lease.  This seems excessive or is this the going rate for New York?


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