Crofton, MD asked in Business Law, Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for New York

Q: Does owning and renting out a home in New York State constitute doing business in New York State?

Small claims court will only take cases in which both parties live or do business in that town. Can a tenant sue in small claims court a landlord living in NJ but owning a house in a town in NYS?

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Peter Klose
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  • Nyack, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: I would check with the Town Justice Court, but my guess is that if you list the address of the house (owner) and the address in NJ, you will get the case started, and the Landlord will appear

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Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Yes. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

Mitchell A. Nathanson
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Garden City, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Another option is available if you are currently the tenant and have an issue against your Landlord you may proceed in Landlord & Tenant court.

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