Landlord-Tenant
SBI Legal Assistance has developed, with consultation from attorneys, a number of "plain language" leases and sublet leases to aid students that are unclear in the terms of a lease. Attorneys also provide advice to students who have questions about their rights as tenants. From 1994-2001, GLS had an estimated 2000 students seek advice concerning a landlord-tenant issue -- nearly 40% of the total clientele! Given the frequency of landlord-tenant issues, all of the staff attorneys are well versed in generally accepted landlord-tenant laws, in addition to the laws specifically governing New York State.
SBI Legal Assistance strongly recommends that all students have their lease reviewed by an attorney PRIOR to signing the agreement. It is of paramount importance that the student fully understands the terms of the lease to ensure that there are no deceptive or confusing aspects to the contract.
For additional information visit:
http://offcampushousing.buffalo.edu
http://subboard.com/legal/resources/packets/pdf/08landlord-tenant_rights.pdf
