The evening world. Newspaper, May 27, 1920, Page 8

iswers 1 Rent Queries; New Laws Explained for BS re ft have signed a new “or $%6. increase beginning Oct. ince Mey 21 the lights tn our floor have been cul ind We are in total darkness. ¢ fa the hall are not fire- f aud 1 cbnsider that very dan- t0 my ‘amily since we live on h flobr. Kindly advise me it steps 1 1 cad take. if the lights have been the landiord wilfully and ly he is guilty of a mis- and if convicted can be imprieoned or both, If the the lives of your the tenoment house cover you: RO Ms—Pleaso advise me if t laws ably to rentals of loft a fi dings? " e rent laws apply only ee have been paying $25 a mth for a ap Mage gts PS under- o raise me as 4 if She Ween nol. What are its ? he remt laws do nov ap- of business, E.—d pay $1,550 a year under lease which expires Oct. Evening World Readers more tha 25 per cent. of what you paid a year previous to Oct. 1, 1920. If you wish you may refuse to pay it and compel the landlord to prove by his accounts he is (air in asking it. W. L.--In October, 1920, the rent was inoreased from $48 to $70 per month. Now we receive notice the rent Will be increased by 25 per cent. next O¢tober. Is the landlord justi- fied in this, having made no repairs whatsoever? Answer—The law presumes him to {be justified In raising you; but if you jean prove by his expenses for the house you occupy that the increasc is not just the court will not allow it. 0, KI was paying $19 for my apartment in June, 1919. 1 was raised to $20 in December and now I am raised to $25 beyinning June 1. The plumbing is a menace to health and if L complain to the Board of Health can | be compelled to move? Answer—By al) means complain to the Board of Health. The landlord cannot make you move for so doing. The law presumes the increase to be oppressive and wnjust because it is more than 25 per cent. of what you paid a year before Juno 1, 1920. You can compel the iandiord to prove he ja fair in nat it, A. Mo—My present rental ts 335 a month which I estimate is $8 to $10 THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, ‘MAY 27, 1920. @ivided. Some fades hold since you have patd $35 you are bound to It for a year; others that the case ts still open to adjustment, Find out the opinion of the Municipal Judge for your district and be governed accord~ ingly, He cannot evict’ you if you make @ bona fide attempt to arrive at @ just rental, J, L—on Maren 11 moved into my present anartmonts for which I pay $35 a month. Cun the present land- lord, who is a now one, raise me? Answer—The new rent law pro- vide a landlord shall be presumed to be oppressive and unjust when he raises a rental more than 25 per cent in one year, E. J. A—1 was compelled to sign a lease offective Oct. 1, 1920, at an ex- orbitant Increase over my present rental despite the fact that the Jease plainly says 1 have the privilege of renewal ninety days before its explra- tion. What are my, rights? Answer—Whether or not you may | ff yet have the matter adjusted is in @ispute. Some Municipal Judges hold | you can, others that you cannot, De- termine the opinion of the fudge for |} your district and let your actions be governed accordingly. E. E. M—in April, 1919, I was raised from $32 to $35. On Oct. 1 from $35 to $43. Now a new owner compelled me to sign a lease at $52 @ month up to October, 1921 said he would put me out if I did not Is there anything I-can do about it? Answer—-Many Municipal Judges hold you can because you were made to sign under duress. that since you have signed the lease you must abide by its terms, E, R.—What is meant by the 26 per cent. rent increase law? How does | the 25 per cent. increase change the he paid a year previous. Prove, however, his expenses Justify tenant more than per cent. over what he pald a year vious, the Inerea. fate be just and fair if 25 per cent. or leas over what he paia unt Wisnes be up to him in raising a 4 year previous. If the t to contest thig raise it him to prove the landlord The rent laws apply to all dwelling 8 except hotels and rooming He| ff Others hold | fj A landlord st To tell just how the laws n changed would require too much space, 1541—Stri ped or Plain Moire Sith, $14.65 HATEVER her favorite bag may be, you can find in Ovington’s assortment of new bags for spring, the one that will satisfy her ascompletely as the price will satisfy you. B Tf he can shall be deemed 1 be deemed to ises a tenant is unjust, 7 Thé Store is closed at 5 P, M, daily Value, Quality and Service jj|are outstanding features of the Store policy. This policy is more than ever emphasized in the purchasing opportunities offered to the public at the present time B. Altman& Cn. MADISON AVENUE - FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, OVINGTON’S “The Gift Shop of Fifth A venue" 314 Fifth Ave. nr. 32d St. too much. Could the landlord evict me If I offered him $27 next month? I have five children and it is hard to get rooms. The house t# old and without improvements, Answer—Opinion on this subject ts law. To what kind of property does it apply? Answer—Tho 25 per cent. law pro- | fy vides: it shall be deemed unjust and oppressive if a landlord raises a ten- | idle ant more than 25 per cent, of what | ie ‘Tho new landlord’ wants 10 fora renewal. Can I hold him for per igs increase on this? Thirty-fourth Street Thirty-fifth Street + seems Cn the law presumes it ¢ 6 chs oppressive because ars 25,000 Yards of Choice Dress Silks et phenomenally low prices Exceptional Values eae ~ Best & Co. -- Fifth Avenue at 35th Street Established 1879 will. be offered to-morrow and Saturday in Misses’ Separate Skirts in smart Summer models and materials; the assortment comprising 400 White Skirts in several attractive styles, developed in fine- | quality white cotton gabardine specially priced at $3.85 will constitute a Sale of timely and more than ordinary interest for to-morrow : A Very Exceptional Purchase ° 350 WOMEN’S SUMMER FROCKS 27.90 (Worth about double.) ” 40 ATTRACTIVE MODELS—-THAT INCLUDE EVLRY- THING DESIRABLE IN SUMMER DRESSES These Silks will be sold only ‘in Lengths variously suitable for Blouses, Skirts, Negligees, etc. Included will be Dresses, Sports Suits, / 150 Silk Skirts ‘in knife-plaited and box-plaited models; ‘ some of imported natural-tone pongee, others of white or flesh-tone Crepe de Chine; all with elastic belt specially priced at $10.00 . Lengths, 33 to 37 inc. Belt measure, 25 to 30 ins. Fancy Poplins, Fancy Chiffons and Natural- tone Pongee +). per yard 95c. 39-inch Crepe de Chine (flesh-tone only) Der Var. 2 ie Se as ahs OA 36-inch Habutal (white only), per yard 1.65 36-inch Habutai (black only); shower and perspiration proof + . peryard $1.85 40-inch Figured Georgette, per yard 1.90 36-inch Taffeta + «© « peryard 2.10° 36-inch Tricolette . . . peryard 2.45 40-inch High-lustre Satin (black only) peryard . ° . ’ . < $2.90 (The three illustrated models ‘ypily their character and style) —Each detail is distinctive of Best & Co.’s (Second Floor) quality of merchandise. 's high and dependable ~—Only hand made filet and real Irish laces are used. . A Clearance Sale of Girls’ Dresses and Coats all at greatly reduced prices, will be held to-morrow and Saturday Included will be Every designed material is woven and not printed. (Sale on the First Floor) The Materials—a re Anderson Tei ee ainenems: in checks and stripes; Dotted Swiss, plain, figured, plaid and striped voiles, plain and embroidered organdies, and linens. Each material the finest quality. A Special Offering of Men’s Summer Hosiery will present a money-saving opportunity for to-morrow (Friday). Girls’ Washable Dresses reduced to .. 6. 6 $2.85 & 4,25 Girls’ All-wool Coats of various fabrics, reduced to $9.75 & 14.50 The ‘Trimiainge—sre varied and Every pair represents unusual value include Baby Irish lace, real filet, picot edged, em- broidered organdy, embroidered batiste in charming collars and cuffs. The dainty treatment of these trimmings . makes the dresses exclusively smart. a ie. ¢ Colors— include every shading ——— of our rainbow colors, They are: -Navy, Flesh, Jade, Orchid, " ich, Sunset, Turquoise, Sky Blue, and Pink Rose. These Colors _ are, of course, shown alone and in lovely | combinations, Men’s Lisle Half-hose (full-fashioned), in black, white, Russia tan, navy or gray per pair oo Wilke PSG gl oy oe} Men's Silk Half-hose (full fashioned), with lisle tops and soles; in black, white, gray, purple, navy, Palm Beach or dark tan per pair (War tax additional) + $1.25 (Not every size in every style) Mas it Very Special Values are obtainable in Girls’ Higher=-cost Dresses, Suits and Coats, now marked at ‘sharply reduced prices; also In Junior Misses’ Dresses, Sults and Coats, i Ls Unusual! For Decoration Day 200 Sport Skirts--15.50 Graceful pleated sk rts of an excellent grade of crepe de chine. The pleats ‘naga an inch wide and will hold their shape. The Belt is in pleated oO The colors: Maize, White, Flesh, Jade, Navy and Black. Very special values! (Second Floor) For Sportswomen ——— eee Canvas Oxfords 6.75 Suitable for golf and for tennis and made of a good rade of canvas, Safe Storage ’ per pair . a A ; rONEA hese oxfords are Syplcal of . ° Best & Co, style and quality. for Furs, Rugs and Draperies (Sate on the First Floor) 300 Sweater Waists--8.50 Oh ao, ae A cas ES erench voile ve ind as georgette and shown in two waists that are just 9.75 what one wants for sweater wear—and what many have been looking for, A country shoe that is s Real filet edging is’ used on both—the buttons are hand crocheted and the for poor e eanar o th ry cuffs are matched with roll collars that are very smart. Low heels, of course, and ‘The difference in the two styles is that one has a full pleated frill in the front rubber soles and heels, Per- and long sleeves. is forated saddle straps, now so nd ong he other has a tailored jabot effect and short sleeves, popular, are used across’ the vamp, Men’s Ribbed Wool Golf Hose, with novelty cuff tops $2.50 Fquipped with separate broller and baking evens, one glant and three «ingle top burners with safety lighter, Evamel and black panels tn broiler and baking evens. False y oth loam Dr. Wernet’s CHARGE PURCHASES MADE THE REMAINDER OF THIS MONTH WILL APPEAR ON BILLS | Powder RENDERED JULY 1ST. | w x0 NEW dEnRY KEEPS THEM TIGHT ||Sunday World Wants " on, tana ‘New ‘fs ” AD peer EBtarete 1 Mewar, Pare s ~ ot, "ou eal ties fata tase, Ww. OraNcEMARMALADE —__—___S