Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
eviction
My landlord illegally converted my loft building from a commercial enterprise to residential units several years ago (but still lists the building as 'commercial/business' and continues to recieve violations for it). I recently notified him that I was going to stop paying rent until some of the more serious health & safety violations in the building were taken care of. He is now retaliating against me by trying to evict me as a 'commercial' tenant to avoid my protection under NYC tenant laws. My lease ran out and he refused to sign another, but it was a residential lease not a commercial one because my name is on it, not a business.
What do I do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: eviction
You are in good shape on this one.
1. Get a DHC inspection.
2. Get photos to show the residential nature of the space.
I recommend you use a lawyer for this problem. Ot could mean the difference between winning and losing the case.
You are welcome to a consultation for no fee.
Re: eviction
Your landlord most likely will initiate summary proceedings to have you disposessed, at that time you can assert your defenses and propbably initiate counterclaims against him.
This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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