Q: I got a text message that I have 60 days to move. I am 65 and disabled. Loved here 49 years. House sold $1 by my brother
To his daughter.
A: The text message is not sufficient service but at least they are showing their hand (whoever served). You’d be best to lawyer up immediately to secure your rights which may include a buyout, or other items that would greatly reduce the impact of what is taking place with you. Time matters in these situations contact me or someone like me to assist you with this and I wish you nothing but the best!
Steven Warren Smollens agrees with this answer
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Dear Brooklyn Tenant:
New York State requires a minimum of 90 days advance written notification of the ending of a tenancy (month to month) by the landlord. Sixty days are insufficient. A Text Message is also improper in NYC (it must be written and served in the same manner as an eviction lawsuit [often that means a process server]). Because New York State Legislature did not pass Good Cause Eviction, your age and disability are facts a Housing Court Judge could take into account in deciding how long you could remain in the house as you look for other living accommodations but are not (so far) a barrier to your niece carrying out her goal of having you leave the building she now owns.
Victor M. Feraru agrees with this answer
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