Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
tennant/landlord rental payment
my tennant has been late for rent payment for the last 6 months. this morning i overheard he lost his job. the same issue has happened previously with the threat of me having to take tennant to housing court. what can i do to prevent having to take this action? what can i do to insure this tennant will not live in my home ''rent free'' for 6 months? Please help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: tennant/landlord rental payment
Taking your tenant to housing court will be the only proper legal way to have him evicted. If done properly & quickly it should not take 6 months. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases, 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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Re: tennant/landlord rental payment
If the tenant fails to timely pay rent, you would have no choice but to commence a nonpayment proceeding. There is no other option (you cannot self-help).
Mike.
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