Can I commence a holdover and get that judgment and then commence a nonpayment proceeding against the same tenant ?

Dear Coram Property Owner: No. The filing of a nonpayment proceeding as an affirmation of tenancy and an obligation to pay rent should result in...

Am I correct in my understanding of amending a lawsuit?

Dear Norwich Plaintiff: Pardon me if this response is off-base as I am guessing your lawsuit is in Supreme Court. Generally, the plaintiff has...

I have a stipulation of settlement dated June 20, 2016 stay execution of warrant through July 15, for payment of 3091.94

Dear New York Tenant: OK. I answered your question last night. Yesterday, you mentioned you had a prior Order to Show Cause. This is the link...

Dear Long Island City Tenant: If you know your tenany is not regulated by the Rent Stabilization Law, then the lease controls the proper method...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: All your questions are geared for your attorney, not just any attorney to answer. What do you hope to do in this case?...

Dear New York Tenant: It serves you well you are thinking ahead. Hiring an attorney now, may also lend you some comfort. Taking into account the...

What happens if I cannot pay the whole amount owed in a tenant landlord stipulation and have already one order of show cause.

Dear New York Tenant: Well right now you do not know whether the landlord's management office connected with the landlord's lawyer or did not,...

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Dear New York Tenant: Generally, a roommate of a tenant evicted for a default in paying rent loses a right to remain in the apartment. In NYCHA...

What can I do about terrible tenants in an illegal basement who are family of the landlord and on the deed?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Unless you lock your door it seems you will remain subject to the continued trespass committed by a building owner. Each...

What is the maximum time that a judge allows a tenant to stay in an apartment after a holdover proceeding with a APS case.

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Please use an attorney. You do not want to go to court and deal with APS while looking to evict an 80 year old...