Illegal Apartment in Yonkers (real estate, apartments, lease)

[Snugglez41685]

First let me say hello! Well I seem to have a problem. My apartment was recently found to be illegal. I was notified about this around January 7.I received a letter from the city inspector i had come to my apartment(hole in bathroom floor that landlord hadn't fixed for 6 months) around the same date.The landlord gave me a letter stating that he needed me to vacate by the 31. I explained to him that I needed a full 30 days so we agreed on February 7. Well today is February 7. And honestly i haven't been able to find a place in my price range that will accept a one shot deal. So obviously I am still occupying the apartment. I just would like some advice on what I should do and what can be done. I just need some advice. This was my first ever apartment. I had been told many things about back rent and such but was told that since my agreement was month to month and not a lease it doesn't apply to me. I really just need a place to live. Please help if u can. Thank you.

[mead]

Well you really need to get out of there.

Have you been in touch with realtors? If you need something really quickly I wouldn't deal with management companies as they tend to take a while. Another apartment in a private home would probably be the quickest way to find something.

[jfre81]

Find a real estate lawyer if the landlord continues to go after you for that back rent. If the landlord wants it, then that landlord should be considering bring his/her property(ies) up to code. You shouldn't be paying rent in something the city won't even let you occupy.

[Snugglez41685]

Thank you for your advice everyone!

[Kevrltr]

You need to leave that apartment as soon as you can. Look on Craig's list for apartments.

All the best!

Kevin O'Shea