Q: I live in Waterford, NY and our lease is about up and don't auto renew. Can he make us leave?
The reason it don't auto-renew is that he emailed me stating that he was not renewing it about 2 months ago. It was a 90 day notice via email. Not in writing. He want's to move in our apartment on September 1st and we can't find a like place around here. My wife is on unemployment and I am on Worker's Compensation. Most places want proof of income. Our rent is current.
A: Unless you are protected by a lease or rent regulation, a landlord does not have to renew your lease. However, if you do not voluntarily surrender possession, the landlord must start a court case and obtain a judgment before you can be evicted. If you are current on your rent payments, the Court has the discretion to give you up to 1 year to find an apartment to move to . As a result, very few people actually face being evicted by a Marshal or Sheriff
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