Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Apartment sharing

I am the leaseholder of a 3 bedroom apartment. The 2 roommates I share with are not, co-tenants--they are subletters. My lease has a clause requiring written permission from the landlord to sublet, but he chooses not to enforce it. I now want my roommates to move out. How should I go about this? I have already asked them to leave, but neither of them are making any effort to leave. Do I have the right to make them leave?


Asked on 2/14/06, 1:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Apartment sharing

If they do not move out voluntarily you will most likely need to file summary proceedings in Housing Court and have them served with proper papers. This area of law is our specialty, 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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Answered on 2/14/06, 1:39 pm


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