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Effective April 7, 2022, the New York statute of limitations for debt/rent collection lawsuits arising out of a consumer credit transaction is reduced from six years to three years.
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 •
If your landlord has acted unlawfully or negligently and you have evidence and damages, filing a lawsuit can be a good idea. In some cases, tenants try to come to an agreement with a landlord to no avail. Filing legal action against your landlord can motivate them to settle with you and reimburse you for damages.
While you await action on your rent reduction request, you can call 311 (TTY 212-504-4115) to file a complaint with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). You can also submit your complaint online at portal.311.nyc.
If you need assistance with a landlord-tenant matter, please call Long Island Housing Services at 631-567-5111 ext. 376 t or email info@LIFairHousing. Llame a Long Island Housing Services al 631-567-5111 ext.
Go to the Landlord-Tenant Clerk's office and fill out a court form called a Petition in Support of an Order to Show Cause. If you can, bring your lease, rent receipts, utility bills and mail addressed to you at your home. If the Judge signs the Order to Show Cause, you will get a court date a day or two away.
Call 311 and file a complain they will help you get an inspection done and determine what need repair and landlord will be given an order to repair which he most complete by a due day. If he/she doesn't comply he will receive a summons.
To file a motion for contempt in New York, certain criteria must be met. There must be an existing order of the court that is clear and unambiguous, and the accused must be proven to have known about this order and willfully disobeyed it.
The eviction process can take 30 - 45 days, or longer. The time starts from when you have eviction court forms delivered to your tenant to the time they must move out. Choose any box, below, to learn more about the eviction process and get step-by-step instructions.