NY Attorney | Landlord Tenant | Consumer Protection | New York Landlord Tenant
In New York landlord tenant proceedings, judges have the least amount of discretion to save a defective petition in a holdover proceeding or non-payment proceeding. This is because New York landlord tenant proceedings are almost entirely regulated by statute, and as such, any defect in the non-payment petition or holdover petition must result in its...
Most landlords will eventually be confronted with having to evict a tenant, either for non-payment of rent or for other violations of the lease agreement. When dealing with the possibility of an eviction, there are some important steps a landlord should remember. Communicate with the tenant and try to negotiate a payment plan to avoid...
