Rent Checks in Another Name?
I have been receiving checks from a RS tenant who lives with her son. There are 2 names printed on the check- one I do not know. The checks have been signed by that unknown person (it’s not her son either). What’s the proper way to handle the situation? I suspect the other name is…
I have been receiving checks from a RS tenant who lives with her son. There are 2 names printed on the check- one I do not know. The checks have been signed by that unknown person (it’s not her son either).
What’s the proper way to handle the situation? I suspect the other name is a husband she is separated from- she’s older so perhaps didn’t get a divorce.
She’s lived here a long time and is a great tenant and just a real nice person, but I do feel the need to address it in a way that isn’t overly accusatory.
Suggestions? Or knowledge of the specifics related to receiving checks in RS situations? Thanks all- have a great 4th!
you always gotta laugh when you see thirtysomethings living in their mama’s rent stabalized one bedroom apartment just waiting for them to die so they can “inherit” an unrenovated roach motel. ahhhh nyc..
*rob*
you received a check from your tenant’s account that she holds jointly with someone else, right? the difference is that the joint account holder is the one who signed it?
i don’t understand what you’re concerned about, really. do you think someone else is living in the apartment? as pointed out above, your tenant is entitled to roommates. and if you don’t think there’s anyone else living in the apartment, again, i don’t see what you’re worried about.
signing a check on a joint account wouldn’t constitute standing to ‘inherit’ the apartment. in any case, you already understand that this rent stabilized apartment isn’t going to turn over any time soon, given the fact that your tenant’s son lives there.
Really? Why do you feel the need to address it? Just wondering…because her is on the check right? And the checks do cash, correct? I think you’re being nosy.
The most likely explanation is that it is her son. The young man you know as Barry may be Hussein Barack Obama, with checks in the name of Hussein Obama (just an example, of course.).
I would just call on her to confirm, and let her have an updated lease that mentions both names.
Yes, my plan was definitely to talk to her- just looking for some tips on how to broach the topic.
I don’t think there’s any question, even from her, that it’s just her and her son living there.
Why the speculation? Why not clarify with a simple conversation or written exchange with the person you describe as a great tenant and real nice person? Rent-stabilized tenants, as all tenants, are allowed roommates under law according to certain criteria and procedures. You can read more at the links below, and also consult the FREE help desk at Brooklyn Housing Court:
Roommates: http://bit.ly/9z3Txf
Succession: http://bit.ly/c9Bszv
Housing Court Help Center: http://bit.ly/d9g5MZ
Yes, there is no question the son is totally allowed to inherit the apt since he truly lives there- my concern was some mystery person doing so.
second that, the other person is trying to lay claim to the apt and if you cash the check, it will most likely work.
Problem with taking a check from someone other than the tenant is that person may claim that they live there and seek to inherit the apartment. That said if the person is the tenants domestic partner, they probably can anyway, ditto the son.