Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Can I start a non payment petition in housing court if the tenant owes more than 7 months of rent and if so what form is required?


Asked on 2/05/14, 11:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

You file a petition and notice of petition. Rent more than 6 months past due may be ruled "stale," but that would not prevent a judgment of possession for the most recent six months. You would have a money judgment for the stale rent.

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Answered on 2/06/14, 5:20 am


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