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  1. #1
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    Default Rent Division Among Roommates And Occupants

    My question involves a roommate in the State of: NY

    1.) What are the current laws for dividing rent differently among occupants in a non-rent stabilized apartment?

    For example, A and B are on the lease of a 4 bedroom apartment. The total rent is $2000. A and B each pay $200/month and C and D pay $800 each. Is this illegal? Before answering, please consider this NYT article on the topic: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...53C1A966958260
    The landlord has been excepting 4 separate monthly checks for varying amounts.

    2.) What are the laws on subletting (without the landlord involvement/consent) in a non rent-stabilized apartment and charging more for the room than you pay the landlord based on the apartment's market value? Could the sublet have a case in suing for profiteering? (There was a signed agreement between tenant and subletee for the monthly rent + share of utilities.)

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    Default Re: Rent Division Among Roommates And Occupants

    You don't need multiple threads on the same issue.

    If you agree to divide the rent in a particular way, that's your agreement.

    If your landlord permits subletting, and you're not exceeding the residency limits or violating zoning restrictions on your property, you may sublet.

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    Default Re: Rent Division Among Roommates And Occupants

    Same apartment - different issues.

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