QUESTION
What can I do, if my landlord is forcing us out without a reason?
Asked on Jan 05th, 2017 on Landlord and Tenant Law - New York
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My landlords son is the property manager, his mother owns the building. He had his maintenance man serve us an eviction on the 22nd of dec. It states that we need to be out by the 23rd of january. It was not signed by my landlord. Today, he had his maintenance man deliver a 3 day eviction notice due to non payment. He knew prior to the eviction that we were moving out when our taxes came. The 3 day eviction was signed by him and not his mother. What can we do? I have a 3 year old and am trying to use all the money I have for a new place to live. Please help.
1 ANSWER
Landlord and Tenant Law Attorney serving New York, NY
Partner at
Goldberg & Lindenberg, P.C.
Regardless of any notice that you received you do not have to voluntarily vacate your apartment. Your landlord must first start an eviction case against you in court. You will have the right to assert your defenses and counterclaims in court.
Answered on Jan 06th, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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