QUESTION
My landlord won't give me a copy of my lease. I can't leave for basic training for the army without it. What can I do to get it?
Asked on Jan 31st, 2017 on Landlord and Tenant Law - New York
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I moved in October 15th 2016, I was told she was mailing me a copy of my lease. I never received a copy. I'm trying to join the Army, but I can't sign my contract without a copy of my lease. I'm supposed to be leaving this month, but MEPS needs my lease so they can pay my BAH so my rent is paid while I'm gone. My landlord gives me the run around about my lease and I still haven't received one and she hasn't returned any texts or calls in the last week!
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Your landlord is stupid, for two reasons. He's preventing himself from getting paid rent, and if he thinks he can cleverly evict you while you're gone, he can't. A non-military affidavit must be submitted to get a warrant of eviction, and since you'll be in the military, that's a defense to an eviction. Tell as many of your neighbors as possible you'll be in the military, so when the process server comes looking for you he'll find out - and that will prevent an eviction. But first let your landlord know this- I think you'll get your lease fast after you do.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2017 at 5:36 AM