Is there anything wrong with accepting cash for rental payment instead of check?

Accepting cash is absolutely NOT evidence of avoiding taxes. Private citizens should not be concerning themselves with another private citizen's...

What part of the eviction process takes the longest to complete as a result of a holdover?

Unfortunately, in NY, the Court will entertain motions and adjournments. These can drag the process out. NYC takes the summary proceeding between...

Which is more efficient in removing an unwanted tenant: eviction due to non-payment or eviction due to non-monetary reasons?

Many people ask this question. I agree with Mr. Smollens' answer. And would say, as he does in his answer, that you should get in touch with a...

What are the legal consequences or penalties of renting out a living room instead of an official bedroom to a tenant?

I agree with Mr. Bianchi. I would also say that if the unit is determined to be "illegal" as a separate rental dwelling you will not legally be...

NYS Duplex: One tenant is saying she is a 'wicca' and painting X's on my windows and putting salt outside. Other tenant is mad

Sorry to hear that you find yourself in this situation. I can imagine the types of claims and defenses these parties are going to raise in defense...

When a holdover is enacted, will the court notify the tenant of the legal fees from the landlord before a eviction proceeds?

If the lease stated that attorney's fees are available, then they may be--but it is also possible that depending on the wording of the lease that...

When should a landlord file a notice to petition vs. notice to vacate for a month to month tenant?

The decision between commencing a nonpayment case as opposed to a holdover case is a difficult one. There are reasons that a nonpayment case can...

What happens if a notice to vacate was served incorrectly to a month to month tenant?

It is unclear what you mean? However, if the Notice is not served properly, it will not have effect. Served means how it was physically delivered...

Yes you can seek a judgment for rent and "use and occupancy." "Rent" is the payment from the tenant as a tenant while in the unit with the...

I would say -- charge a fee for the keys. It is not reasonable for the tenant to keep losing the keys. It may also be vexatious as the tenant is...