Q: I’m in NY. Can you tell me the law for eviction where there is no lease in place with no rent?
Brother will not leave my parents house. He has caused damage to their property, involved in drugs and has verbally threatened them. He refuses to leave. He has been there going on 2 years.
A: In family situations, Housing Court may not be the appropriate route and an ejectment proceeding may have to be commenced. The determination of which court to proceed in and the required notices can you complicated for a non-lawyer to properly navigate. Therefore, consider retaining experienced local legal counsel to assist your family.
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