Has your tenant stopped paying rent?
The laws of New York State require a landlord to provide a tenant in default of rent payments with certain notices before an eviction proceeding can begin, and there are strict process service requirements to which a landlord must adhere. Do not risk having your eviction proceeding dismissed by trying to handle the matter on your own, or by hiring a real estate company or anyone else other than an actual attorney to handle your matter. That could result in your non-paying tenants remaining for months without paying rent. In most instances, for less than half the cost of one month's rent, you can retain us to handle your entire matter.
We know the law and procedures for obtaining a judgment of possession, a money judgment and a warrant of eviction in the shortest amount of time possible. We can even help you recoup your back rent and fees by collecting on your judgment. Many landlords who contact us have already wasted valuable time and resources, usually in an effort to resolve the matter on their own, or have used a real estate company or paralegal engaged in the unauthorized practice of law to handle their eviction, resulting in dismissal of the case. Landlords need someone who will not compound the problem with unnecessary delays or expenses. For this reason, immediate action is our priority. In most cases, we can commence an eviction proceeding within 72 hours of being retained and have our client's cases calendared for a court appearance within two weeks thereafter.
We handle eviction proceedings for both residential and commercial landlords with property located in Suffolk and Nassau counties and the five boroughs of New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island).*
Over ninety percent of our practice in the landlord and tenant courts involves the eviction of tenants, primarily for non-payment of rent. We also assist landlords in preparation and review of leases and consultation on other matters affecting the landlord and tenant relationship.
Looking to avoid problems with future tenants?
For a fraction of the amount of a month’s rent, you can have our attorneys draft your rental agreements and advise you so you can be assured that your assets will be protected in the event that legal proceedings become necessary in the future.
How much will it cost?
Contact us via e-mail or telephone at your earliest convenience so we can discuss the details of your matter. We pride ourselves on being one of the most cost effective and efficient law firms in the region, often charging our clients a flat rate for our services, as opposed to most other law firms, which bill hourly.
* The location of the leased premises and the amount of rent owed will determine the appropriate forum and venue in which to initiate your eviction proceeding. Our lawyers appear on a regular basis in the following courts: First and Fifth District Courts of Suffolk County in Ronkonkoma (Town of Islip); Second District Court of Suffolk County in Lindenhurst (Town of Babylon); Third District Court of Suffolk County in Huntington (Town of Huntington); Fourth District Court of Suffolk County in Hauppauge (Town of Smithtown); Sixth District Court of Suffolk County in Patchogue (Town of Brookhaven); all county courts and town and village justice courts in Suffolk and Nassau counties; First and Second District Courts of Nassau County in Hempstead; Third District Court of Nassau County in Great Neck; Fourth District Court of Nassau County in Hicksville; City Courts of Glen Cove and Long Beach; all of the Civil Courts of the City of New York; and Supreme Court in Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Kings, New York, Bronx and Richmond counties.
We are members of the Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association,
and the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
