New Law will make it much more difficult for landlords to evict tenants
If you ask any landlord in NYC that’s had to evict a tenant in the past, and they’ll probably share with you that it’s one of the most difficult experiences that they’ve had to endure being a landlord. Adjournments, whether at the request of a tenant or administratively by the court. Multiple orders to show […]
KEEP READING . . .Who can bring an eviction case in NYC?
If the landlord is also the owner of a house, there isn’t much of a question as to who may bring an eviction case. Sometimes, however, the facts are more confusing than this. The question, then, is who can bring an eviction case in NYC?
KEEP READING . . .Can I Evict a Family Member in NYC?
Landlord-tenant disputes come in all shapes and sizes. A very interesting circumstance is when a family member is looking to evict another family member. So, let’s look at the question: Can I evict a family member in NYC? If so, how can I evict a family member in NYC?
KEEP READING . . .Tenant’s Guide to Vacate an Apartment
I receive quiet a few calls and inquiries from tenants asking about their rights or potential issues when they are leaving an apartment. If you don’t cross your T’s and dot your I’s, you might be losing money, if not more, to an unscrupulous landlord. By following this Tenant’s Guide to Vacate an Apartment, you […]
KEEP READING . . .How to Evict a Section 8 Tenant?: A Complete Guide
The Section 8 rental assistance program helps tenants afford housing by providing a rent voucher. The program is administered federally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), and administered locally in NYC by the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”). In many cases, the tenant will be responsible to pay a part of […]
KEEP READING . . .Can a Tenant Be Evicted If Someone is Living in an Illegal Basement?
When it comes to landlord-tenant issues, very few places in the United States, or possibly even the world, are as complicated as housing in New York City. There are lots of rules, regulations and procedures that need to be followed, especially by landlords, to make sure that a unit that they are renting is in […]
KEEP READING . . .What to expect during your free consultation with a Landlord-Tenant Lawyer
If you need to speak with a landlord-tenant lawyer, then you’re probably dealing with an eviction. Whether you’re a landlord looking to evict, or your a tenant facing eviction, it’s important to understand what to expect in the case. Since eviction cases are ‘special proceedings’ designed to be pushed quickly through the courts, here’s a […]
KEEP READING . . .Getting Sued by a Landlord for Breaking Your Lease Early? Maybe Not
When most people rent an apartment, there’s generally a lease involved. A lease is a written agreement that offers security to a landlord that a stream of income can be relied upon. A lease also offers security to a tenant that they just can’t be evicted for no reason. In many leases, there is language […]
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