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New York Rental Agreement
The New York Residential Lease Agreement is a legal document that allows a Landlord to enter into an rental agreement with a Tenant for a SPECIFIED amount of time in exchange for rent.
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Eviction Prevention Assistance
If you have been served a holdover eviction notice, you may qualify for free legal representation in Housing Court or free legal counsel to help you avoid eviction. A Notice of Eviction is a document produced by a sheriff or marshal after a court has authorized a tenant's eviction. check to learn more.
Tenant Defenses to Evictions in New York
Eviction laws vary depending on whether the rental property is located within New York City or outside the city, and whether the property is covered by some kind of state or local rent regulation. This article provides general information for evictions within the state of New York. check to learn more.
There are 2 types of cases that Landlords can bring against Tenants in New York: “Nonpayment Cases” and “Holdover Cases.” A nonpayment case is brought against a Tenant to evict them for not paying the rent, and to collect the overdue rent. check to learn more.