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Evicting a tenant in New York City requires the landlord to serve a formal eviction notice on the tenant to begin the eviction proceedings. The eviction notice lets the tenant know that the landlord is preparing to file for eviction and the reason why they are filing. This could be for nonpayment of rent, a breach of a term of the lease agreement, or the tenant’s refusal to vacate the premises after their lease agreement has terminated. The notice also gives the tenant a specific time period to cure the violation, pay overdue rent, or move out of the rental property. If the tenant does not respond to the notice within the time allowed on the notice, the landlord can begin eviction proceedings by filing a Petition and Notice of Petition New York City Civil Court. The New York court system has DIY online forms for both NY State and New York City.
Laws – Article 7 (Summary Proceeding to Recover Possession of Real Property)
How to Evict a Tenant in New York City 2024
Step 1 – Serve the Eviction Notice to Tenant
Non-Payment of Rent
Non-Compliance
Month-to-Month Tenancy
Step 2 – Wait for the tenant to respond to the notice
Step 3 – File a Petition and Notice of Petition in NYC Civil Court
Processing Time (30 min.)
Filing Fee ($45)
Where to File (NYC Civil Court)
Step 4 – Serve the Tenant the Notice of Petition
Service Methods (Process Server, Friend, Family member)
Step 5 – Appear in Court
Common Tenant Defenses (financial hardship)
Step 6 – Obtain Warrant for Eviction
Step 7 – Repossess the Property
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