Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
apt rental
I have a one year lease. landlord
will not renew the lease because
she wants to sell. lease expires august 31 2009. she notified me by written
letter July 9. what is my legal option
if I do not find another apartment by august 31 deadline. I do not owe rent.
Asked on 7/13/09, 3:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: apt rental
Under the terms of the written lease, you must leave by August 31, 2009. If you do not leave, the landlord may commence an eviction proceeding. During the eviction proceeding you may be given some time to move - but not a significant amount.
Mike.
Answered on 7/13/09, 4:00 pm