Unless and until the judge grants the motion and sets the eviction order aside, the eviction order is valid and enforceable (unless the court orders otherwise). The tenant can file a motion to stay, discussed above, to request that the eviction be delayed (up to ten days), but any delay is at the court's discretion.
New York Eviction Process Timeline Notice Received by TenantsAverage Timeline Initial Notice Period 14-90 days Issuance and Posting of Summons and Complaint AND Court Hearing and Ruling on the Eviction 10-17 days Posting of Writ of Execution A few hours to a few days Return of Possession 10 days to 1 year1 more row •
How to Fight an Eviction Prove That Your Landlord Breached the Lease by Failing to Maintain the Property. Prove That You're a Victim of Discrimination. Prove That Your Landlord Improperly Served You with Notice of Eviction. Prove That Your Landlord Has No Justification for Evicting You.
The Suffolk County Sheriff must give at least 14 days notice (a 14 DAY NOTICE) after the expiration of any and all stays directed by the Judge before evicting a tenant/respondent from the premises.
In New York State, an eviction of a tenant is lawful only if an owner has brought a court proceeding and obtained a judgment of possession from the court. A sheriff, marshal or constable can carry out a court ordered eviction. An owner may not evict a tenant by use of force or unlawful means.
If the landlord simply doesn't show up AND doesn't send a representative, then unless he has made arrangements with the court due to some extreme issue (such as being hospitalized) the case is normally dismissed. In an extreme circumstance, the case might be rescheduled.
Under the new Good Cause Eviction law, New Yorkers have the right to continue living in their homes without fear of unreasonable eviction or extreme rent increases. In many situations, tenants of market rate housing will now be covered by more expansive protections. Read below for details.