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Steven Warren Smollens
New York County Lawyers' Association
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Education
- Brooklyn Law School
- J.D.
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- City University of New York - City College
- B.A. | Political Science
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Professional Experience
- Member Civil Court Practice Section
- New York County Lawyers' Association
- Current
- Member Real Property Law Section; Incoming Co-Chairperson Landlord and Tenant Proceedings Committee effective February 2024
- NYSBA
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- Co-Chairperson Civil Court Practice Section 2023-2026
- New York County Lawyers' Association
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- Co-Chairperson, Civil Court Practice Section, New York County Lawyers Association
- Correspondent
- New York County Landlord and Tenant Bar Association (NYCLTBA)
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- Private Practice of Law
- Law Office of Steven W. Smollens
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- Partner
- Law Office of Smollens Guralnick & Frazer
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- Partner
- Law Office Steven W Smollens
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- Manager Single Practice Law Office
- Law Office Steven W Smollens
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- Staff Attorney Legal Aid Society New York City Harlem Neighborhood Office
- The Legal Aid Society
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- Attorney Law Office of Steven W. Smollens 2000 - Present Partner Smollens Guralnick & Frazer 1990 - 2000 Partner Smollens & Guralnick 1984 - 1990 Attorney Steven W. Smollens 1982 - 1984
- United States Army (Reserve)
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- USAR (Reserve) Honorable Discharge 1972
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Advanced Issues in Cooperative and Condominium Law,New York County Lawyers' Association CLE Nonpayment Proceedings, Warranty of Habitability, Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise
- Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series, NYCLA Nonpayment Proceedings, Bed Bugs, Warranty of Habitability
- New York County Lawyers' Association, CLE, Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise Nonpayment Proceedings, Warranty of Habitability
- New York County Lawyers' Association, CLE, Landlord and Tenant Practice: The Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Non-Payment Proceedings and the Warranty of Habitability
Speaking Engagements
- NEW YORK COUNTY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, VARIOUS CLE PROGRAM, NEW YORK
- NYCLA
- 2007 CLE entitled Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Bed Bugs, Warranty of Habitability 2005 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Warranty of Habitability and Non Payment Proceedings 2004 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise 2004 Advanced Issues in Coop & Condo Law 2003 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Techniques in Defending and Prosecuting a Non Payment Proceeding 2002 World Trade Center Owner and Tenant Forum in Commercial Tenant Issues
Awards
- CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
- New York County Lawyers' Association
- Recognition of outstanding contribution to the Association's Continuing Legal education program
- CERTIFICATE
- NYSBA
- Co-Chairperson CLE Program Residential Landlord and Tenant Practice Update
- CERTIFICATE
- NYSBA
- Speaker Residential Landlord and Tenant Practice Update
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar # 1564673
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 1564673
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- US District Court, Eastern District
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- US District Court, Southern District
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Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Land Use & Zoning, Residential Real Estate
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can I sue my landlord for unresolved mold and plumbing issues in my apartment since 2019?
- A: Dear Bronx Tenant
Yes. A special lawsuit exists in New York City that allows a tenant to sue a landlord for repairs. This is the HP Proceeding. A tenant is entitled to go to court without even waiting for violations issued by the HPD Office of Code Enforcement. https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/housing/startinghp.shtml
- Q. Is tenant responsible for full month's rent if moving out after notice?
- A: Dear Manhattan Landlord
New York State Real Property Law Section 232-b is not a statute that relates to tenancies in New York City.
A NYC tenant is not required to provide advance written notification to end the month to month tenancy. In order to avoid owing the entire rent due on the first day of the next rent month the tenant must move out before the next coming rent due date. The rent for June is due on June 1 because the tenant is in possession of the rental property on June 1st.
- Q. How can I separate from rent liability after moving without notifying landlord?
- A: Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
It seems you hope to bring about a stealth tenancy. Generally, when the tenant of record moves out, Roommates do not have any legal ability to succeed to the rights of the tenant, and could be evicted by a court of competent jurisdiction.
"...6. No occupant nor occupant's dependent child shall, without express written permission of the landlord, acquire any right to continued occupancy in the event that the tenant vacates the premises or acquire any
other rights of tenancy..." [https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP/235-F].
How would the Roommates hide your departure? Will they pay rent using your checks? Did the landlord know you lived with ... Read More
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