Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Renewal Lease

I live in a rent stabilized apartment. My lease ended 6/30/05. A renewal lease was sent to me by my landlord and I signed it and returned it to him on 4/1/05 (hand-delivered). To date I have not received my signed copy from him. I have paid my rent for July and August at the renewal rate (both money orders have been cashed by him). Since he has not returned a signed copy to me, does that mean that my renewal lease is not in effect? Can he evict me even though he has accepted and cashed my money orders? Where do I stand legally?


Asked on 9/08/05, 8:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Renewal Lease

If you have paid, and he has accepted rent at the renewal rate, your new lease is in effect and you cannot be legally evicted. His actions ratify the lease. Still you should ask for and receive a copy of your renewed lease. I wouldn't be so concerned if it is signed by the landlord or not.

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Answered on 9/09/05, 10:04 am


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