Manhattan Landlord Attorney: Evictions
Most Tenants receive free counsel. YOU should have a Manhattan Landord attorney on your side. It’s important to know your rights as a Landlord.
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Manhattan Landlord Attorney: Evictions
Our Law Firm focuses on evicting tenants in Manhattan every day. We start cases against tenants and occupants who are no longer wanted on the property and/or have failed to pay rent. Starting an eviction case is long, complex, and requires specific procedures. If not strictly followed, the court often times dismisses the case. Landlords may terminate a tenancy for a variety of reasons. For instance, tenants may fail to pay rent, break no-pets or other rules, or refuse to leave the premises after the lease stops.
Eviction cases are complex and procedural. A Landlord must follow all the procedural rules, including but not limited to:
Predicate Notice
- Rent Demand or Termination notice or other
- Correct Address
- Record how much rent is owed and for which months
- If in writing, it must be signed by a landlord or agent
Service Requirements
- Personal delivery
- Substitute delivery
- Affix and mail
Notice of Petition
- Service
- Correct Information
Our office ensures all paperwork is filed correctly to progress with all eviction cases.
If you need to take action, contact our office immediately. The sooner you open your case, the faster the tenant’s evicted. New York State and court requirements must be followed whether you own a 1-family house or a building. We simplify the process by completing all the steps for you.
Manhattan Landlord Attorney: Leases
Free-Market Rentals
These rentals consist of all rental apartments, houses, and commercial properties that are not subject to rent regulation. Most commercial properties are free-market rentals. The lease rules in commercial landlord/tenant issues. A free market rental allows the landlord to control many aspects of your stay at the apartment, including but not limited to:
- Rent increases (These can happen at the end of a lease, and the landlord determines the amount.)
- Lease Renewals (The landlord does not have to renew a tenant’s lease and is not liable unless it is for discriminatory or retaliatory purposes.)
- No pets/No smoking/No washers/no dryers (The landlord can expressly state different terms in a free market rental in the lease agreement.)
- The landlord can limit sublease or assignability.
- The landlord can limit the number of people subject to roommate laws.
Call our firm to speak with an attorney about planning leases for commercial or residential tenants.
Rent Stabilized Apartments and Rent Control Apartments in Manhattan are different but have the following in common:
- The rent charged cannot exceed the legal rent for that apartment.
- The government determines yearly legal rent increases.
- Lease renewals are mandatory.
- They must provide certain utilities.
- Landlords must provide rent registration.
- Tenants have the right to a roommate and sublease.
- Immediate family members can obtain stabilized apartments (following specific rules.)
- Landlords can only terminate a lease in specific instances.
Manhattan Landlord Attorney: Rent Regulation Laws
As a Manhattan Landlord, there are steps you can take to ensure your rights are protected. For instance, follow up with references, credit, and background checks to find a financially capable and trustworthy tenant. Moreover, if you’re renting and subletting co-ops or condos, get to know your board’s rules and regulations. Learn the cost of application fees and the tenant protection laws. Always stay on top of the maintenance and understand the apartment and renter insurance policies.
Call my office to discuss any questions and concerns, or speak with me directly at 718-938-9732.
