Bankruptcy and Renting: Navigating Housing Options
In 2023 , about 69% of New Yorkers rent their residence in NYC, while the cost to rent jumped to an all-time high as well. If you’re struggling to pay your bills while renting an apartment, many people try to put all their disposable income to paying the rent, which often leads to missing payments […]
KEEP READING . . .Can Filing Bankruptcy Stop An Eviction in New York City Housing Court?
New York City is one of the most expensive cities, and also one of the most densely populated cities, in the world. As a result, it’s not uncommon to find individuals who have fallen behind on their monthly rent payments and are now facing eviction. Many New Yorkers are asking can filing bankruptcy stop an […]
KEEP READING . . .Landlords, get your Eviction Notice: New York City landlords can now evict tenants again.
As you may be aware, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in New York. This moratorium was first introduced by then-Governor Cuomo, and extended by Interim Governor Hochul in the hopes of avoiding people being kicked out of their homes as a result of the devastating effects […]
KEEP READING . . .How much notice must I give a tenant that I want to evict?
Eviction cases are very procedure-heavy. That is, a successful case often hinges on whether or not you followed all of the procedural requirements. In starting any eviction case, there is usually a notice required prior to filing papers in court. In the case of holdover tenants, how much notice must a tenant be given before […]
KEEP READING . . .Courts are Applying the “New” Predicate Notice Law to Old Cases
In mid 2019, the New York State Legislature passed sweeping legislation which affected all kinds of housing laws and regulations within the State of New York. The laws, collectively referred to as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“HSTPA”) marked a huge shift in the landlord-tenant dynamic to strengthen tenant protections, and […]
KEEP READING . . .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 . . .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 . . .How Evictions Work: The Eviction Process in NYC from Beginning to End
Commercial tenants have interests that are significantly different from residential tenants. Whereas no one wants to be uprooted and have to move unless by choice, residential tenants, in a sense, have less to worry about. Sure, a residential tenant facing eviction has to find a place and has to incur the cost of moving. Commercial […]
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