Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
Need time to move
My landlord has told me I have to move because the town discovered that the apartment I was renting was not legal. I have not seen any court order or any official documents. I am currently unemployed and have been asked to be out in about a month. I have limited options, as it is proving difficult to find a one bedroom apartment for two people. I need to know what my rights and options are. I have not had any problems with my landlord and he says he did what he could to try and let us remain living there but the town will not allow him to keep the apartment. I need at least until the end of January to find a place. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Need time to move
Even if the apartment is illegal, a landlord would have to commence an eviction proceeding and obtain a Judgment of Possessiona and Warrant of Eviction. The Sheriff (or if in city, Marshal) would execute the eviction - not the landlord.
Tell the landlord that you would need until the end of January to find a place to live.
Mike.
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