The evening world. Newspaper, May 10, 1920, Page 11

nswers to Rent Queries; \8rrshemiens cen itt. meen get you out by “ubterfuge for the Sete ag oS on you would most ) | purpose of getting some one ese in] likely jong stay, ranging from ' u ot inercased .réntal, Do pot’ let him! ninety days to a yean New Laws Explained for ‘: nN if Evening World Readers ; se dente aan ON OR Me Specialists in Apparel F / "~The Evening World has obtained the services of u lawyer with long | ———_____. experience in landlord and tenant cases to answer questions arising } 9 under the new laws against rent profiteering. If you are having any difficulty with your landlord, or if you think your rental is being in- Women Ss Handsome Wra S, creased unreasonably, state your case briefly to the Rent Editor of The | Evening World and an answer will be printed in this column. Hi C d C Sh ] d d ‘ Ms sibs Naten Aad satin fe a cat fn Sa ew apes and Coats Sharply Reduce R. M—in April, 1919, 1 was Paying | 61g, A—on March 24 I purchased ; ; eS ‘ | #14, and by Octdber of ihe same reat la to dtniy hours the. bper teat SS Straightline coats of rare individuality, beautiful wraps, capes, and lord now demands an increase of #4 May 1. 1 gave the tenant due natios swagger sport coats, fashioned of silk duvetyn, peach bloom, bo- June 1. Is this legal i he can ee Ais Bok é diye 4 4 “anawer—The law does not legit [proximatciy™ the same. rental, he He livia, evora, chantayant, camel's hair cloth, tricolette, paulette, ] matize any increase. It merely says |nOw wean Please a LJ tne. s n , } 1 4 when @ lacdlord raises « tenant more owanemars; The law. specifica | an satin, taffeta, tricotine, silvertone, polo cloth, velveteen and fine serge. . . over what he paid @ | his erty. y “ PM year previous nis acta shall be deemed [eviction ferecdines you could have You can save from $10 to $60 now on the purchase of your coat! Ji id essive, eniess he can a oO : } etre cin leereabe: WASMNE MUS IH | RPL eek 1b pag 2 ea | 135 Coats . . Formerly $39.50 to $49.50... Now $29.50 T y" le took m1 ’ TEER AONES rom ne it Adit 85 Coats . | Formerly $49.50 to $65.00 . . | Now $39.50 $20 in November, 1919, and now the | PAY “orl om é bd faba uedlond titonead ioe that Ok Tune’ d | Sree ‘pacater by : 65 Coats a Formerly $65 .00 to $ 5.00 Cima eee Now $48.00 93 Coats .. Formerly $69.50 to $85.00 ... Now $58.00 93 Coats . . Formerly $85.00 to $95.00 ... Now $68.00 66 Coats . . Formerly $98.50 to $125.00 ... Now $75.00 35 Coats . . Formerly $110.00 to $135.00 . . . Now $85.00 23 Coats . . Formerly $125.00 to $155.00 . . . Now $95.00 All Sales Final. my rent will be $23, although he has | looked everywhere but can find no done no repairing. His only excuse | place to go to. Now, can he put me is that he can get a good deal more | out? Does for the rooms from some one else. | thirty days’ notice. He’ says he wants H Kindly let me know if this is a just|the apartment for himself; but that | increase. t Answer—The law presumes the in- crease to be unjust and unfair, and it is your right to refuse payment. If your landlord brings you to court be- cause of non-payment, you can com- } pel him to produce his accounts to prove the raise is fair. S$. K. Y.—I leased an apartment from a lessee and my lease was to extend to the expiration of his. Now the house has been sold, and his lease automatically ends.. I want to know if my lease holds good, although there are new owners? Saks & Company | Sted Smart Sport Sweaters ea P U | oo Answer—If it was specified that | ai) ADAM, 1 your lease was to last as long as the “ hos earns ; | dee en ee seovalbe. gutornatlo- ile s Will Place on Sale Today and Tomorrow, Specially priced at I; ds. te ] ony BAILY READER—We have been | CREAM CHEESE paying $23 a month, and St year the; 2 landlord informed us the rent would be $27 from June 1. Can he legally | raise the rent any time of the year, and does the law say he cannot raise MAYONNAISE 1084 Pairs MEN’S OXFORDS Delightful sweaters made of fine Shetland wool with long tuxedo collar ; ; hi t yther time than May 5 ra : . Pend ooe it tase date tor|] Crumble one “PHIL- of novelty weave, turn back cuffs and Quantity Limited to Thirty-five Answer—The law sets no d . t t ADELPHIA” Cre ockets, and cross belt fastening with W 9 © he increase of rent. am Pp y r4 4" M. Z.- “in Sr ae ects Cheese into small pieces crochet buttons. Makes a complete omen’s Fitted Cases we wens 4 to $20. On Feb. 1 we and beat into mayonnaise. Gostume when worn with a sport skirt. were raised to given another raise, to take effect on June 1, which will make the rent $28, at right? swer—The law presumes the in- rease to be unjust and oppressive | Decause you have been raised more | than er cent, in less than a year. Refuse payment of the last increase / on the ground that you do not think | it is right, and allow the matter to be | adjusted in court. i J. C. S—I have been living in a} five-room apartment for five years | and have paid $20 a month. Now hot water, steam heat and electric lights | are being installed, and the landlord | notifies me the rent will be $45 a month, beginning Oct. 1, when every- | thing ‘will be completed, Wilt the law allow this increase? Answer—Most likely. However, if | you wish to test the justice of the | raise, you may refuse to pay it and the Municipal Court set a just of All Leather—expertly made Special at $37.50 ~-about today’s wholesale cost Genuine cowhide cases, lined with fine quality silk, and fitted with hair brush, nail file, buffer, mirror, comb, tooth | I brush holder, soap, tooth paste, button hook, and powder’ jj box in ivortus. Transforms a salad into a In Flesh, Copenhagen, Navy, White, Orchid, Salmon, Black and Tan. Third Floor At $9.65 ‘These Oxfords were made expressly Silk P ongee Blouses for our regular stock, and at $9.65 are far superior to anything the present market affords: economical—if you insist on “PHILADELPHIA.”* , Complete Luggage Dept., Basement. A PHENIX PRODUCT = : Ultra-Smart Cross-Strap Pumps | as pictured At $13.50 At the special price of $4.95 Smart Pongee blouses that launder perfectly and do not wrinkle. Ideal for sports or tailored wear. Fashioned of unusually heavy Pongee in four 214 Pairs are in Black 328 Pairs are in Dark Russet 542 Pairs are in Dark Mahogany On the face of it, it would your landlord is inclined to be though the increase is con- le, .—In October, 1919, our rental Two distinct models, brogue cut or : h fi : models-——one with tucked was rained from (442 to $505 ond ae. with perforation around vamp and front and novel Peter Pan No. smarter pumps Bur rane wal te ee Be Bges Miser hid is R EA M up the lace stay. All sizes. Fifth Floor collar; another with tucked have been _ intro- 1m not positive. What do you think 5 ‘ front, yoke back and man duced — their long, about it? Answer—The law pre e to be unlawful a the landlord® can nish cuffs; the third with - large »patch pockets and Monday and Tuesday Only convertible collar; and the fourth with a long, graceful S E L F RAI SI graceful lines give ¢ . a much desired slenderness to the ines the in- i unjust, but j Serned that his dentands are shal collar, fastening with bound buttonhole and pearl foot. Their work- f | might be wise to refuse pay: sutton, : Rac iae o ontteveo to waar tornas| M. ’ J C ‘ Three of these blouses have the straight shirt fron: erent a be ates jusatment, | te al-—— refle oe Lie dena an ens apanese repe which lies perfectly under the skirt without bunch- the skill of the mane | tinen in the spas tne ent ins | S ing. All are remarkable values at $4.95. Third Floor expert, Obtainable }} very stall, “dandlord eas bene fete i" Sage | Robe Sets at $3.95 . Be 3 att } 1 him $1 a room, Which ig ‘ F we a ight? > i > agre. tac —they cost $5 to import today! Satin and ff ‘ ‘1 | } abe nete rare me y port today Taffeta Brown Kid Brown Satin | you i ht. best way to ascer- : Second HED chau lato Orisa the uation into Robe, slippers and envelope bag to Breakfast Coats Floor fi match. Made of imported Jap ‘Crepe in a large variety of awning Regularly $20 to $25 stripe effects. All sizes. Fifth Floor Handsome Imported Beaded Bags | | Tuesday Special at | Tuesday Special at | } $12.95 The smartest of breakfast coats any Jd asatina ns Saks & Company f 14.50 Broadway at 34th Street $ , Whether you like harmonious blending of color or piquant con- trasts—delicate tints or vivid col- orings—your good taste will find ample expression in these lovely examples of foreign and domestic mf artistry. Cleverly evolved’ and ex- pertly made, each bag silk-lined, where to be seen, in several charming models. Ruffled edges add to their gracefulness-—the tiny roses at the SAKS HANDWORK OU can’t beat neck giving each model just the neces RIENTAL Pearls are sary French touch. ) ° the result of an acci- they constitute a rare offering at it—you can’t =, > Doralis dent—Doralis the out- Fashigned of soft changeable this low price. Main Floor i Hind rowth of art and scien satins and lustrous taffetas, in , = equal me 700 > 7 earls ath ah Yet one pe ’ For Tuesday and Wednesday } can’t even touch 4) / responds so closely to the Copenhagen, Rose, Orchid, Peach, High-Grade Corsets Greatly Reduced W BNuform Corsets. Reg. $7, Now $4.75 W BNuform Corsets...Reg. $5, Now $2.85 Made of pink novelty or white broche. Models for almost every type of figure. Regaliste Corsets... Reg. $15, Now $11.00 Made of flesh or white silk broche in low-bust model, beautifully trimmed. Heavy silk supporters attached. other, that only an expert Apricot and Cerise. Quantify limited. Exclusively can distinguish between the Saks two, Diamond Set, $39.50 to $300 With Gold Clasp,$7.50 to $90 Saks & Company Broadway at 34th Street all ourselves and we know! An assortment of beau- tiful patterns at $50 it! We make it a am Brassieres and Bandeaux Specially Priced Prettily designed Brassieres and Bandeaux in a wide assortment of materials, and front or back fastening Trimmed with Val lace embroidery and ribbon straps, Prices 65c, $1, $1.25 Saks & Company BROADWAY 4¢ 34th STREET >