QUESTION
Eviction, but I have already moved out (I did not renew the lease) Does this make a difference?
Asked on Sep 12th, 2012 on Landlord and Tenant Law - New York
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I am being sued from my landlord for nonpayment, however I have already moved out (I did not renew the lease) Does this make a difference when I appear in court? My defense is also that they waited a long time to sue, more than 6 months. I'm willing to pay what is owed; can I set up a payment arrangement or will they come after my assets like cars, etc?
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You should appear in court and file an answer to the proceeding or the landlord may obtain a default judgment against you and put liens on your property and bank accounts. Your defense will most likely not prevail. If they sued you in landlord tenant court and you moved before the case was brought then they might have to stop that case and restart in civil court. You should consult an attorney on this matter.
Answered on Sep 14th, 2012 at 10:48 AM