The Eviction Process:
-
- To commence eviction proceedings, the landlord must file a petition with the appropriate district or housing Court. The Court will assign a time and date for a hearing before a judge.
- When evicting a tenant, a landlord must follow all the procedures set forth in New York law. Otherwise, the eviction may not be valid. A landlord cannot evict a tenant through any means other than obtaining a Court order from a judge.
The Tenant Lawyer
The Covid 19 pandemic has caused many tenants to lose their jobs and fall behind in making their housing rental payments. In New York, a tenant can be evicted for not paying rent or for violating the lease or rental agreement.
A tenant may have a defense available to challenge an eviction. If you are a
tenant being evicted, you need to know if you have legal grounds to fight the eviction.
As a tenant attorney, this Firm can represent you in defending an eviction action.
The Eviction Process:
- To commence eviction proceedings, the landlord must file a petition with the appropriate district or housing Court. The Court will assign a time and date for a hearing before a judge.
- The tenant will be notified of the hearing. If you have received such notice, immediately contact this Firm, to discuss your situation. If the tenant wishes to challenge the eviction, they should immediately file legal papers with the Court and attend the hearing. At the hearing, the judge will listen to both the landlord and the tenant and will make a final decision regarding the eviction.
- When evicting a tenant, a landlord must follow all the procedures set forth in New York law. Otherwise, the eviction may not be valid. A landlord cannot evict a tenant through any means other than obtaining a Court order from a judge.
The Eviction Moratorium:
The United States through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the moratorium against certain evictions until June 2021. Not all tenants qualify under the moratorium. Contact the Firm to determine whether you qualify.
Contact our firm @ (516) 481-7617, 7 days a week 8:00am-10:00pm
This is an attorney advertisement. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented on this website should not be construed to be legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Our law firm does not guarantee any results.