Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

if im living in my home for over 7 years and living rent free at the request of the owner because a sibling of mine is the landlord Can i suddenly be charged rent or forced to leave for not being able to pay the amount>


Asked on 9/17/09, 6:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

To request rental arrears when the agreement was for you to live rent free is improper. However, going forward, the landlord may request rent. The landlord also has the right to possession of the apartment - for any reason. However, for an eviction the landlord must follow law, obtain a Judgment of Possession and Warrant of Eviction, and use either a Sheriff or Marshal to execute the Warrant.

Mike.

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Answered on 9/23/09, 7:57 am


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