Q: Tenant's lease ended in June 2020. He wasn't paying rent then.He owes 4 mon. He claims no stimulus. Wants renewed lease?
The tenant said he has the rent but will not pay it unless I renew his lease. He is self employed and thanks to social media I see he has been working during the pandemic. Actually texted to me that no back or future rents will be paid w/o a new lease and that's that! Wait what? Gov Cuomo stopped evictions. What can I do?
A: Just because evictions are stopped--your tenant is still on the hook for paying rent. You might consider having an attorney write him a demand letter for the money owed, and start formalities of notice in preparation for eviction. That way, when the courts reopen you're covered and the clock is already running. If he/she decides not to pay now--they'll eventually pay later. The question right now is "when." Still, think ahead.
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