Q: How to evict my Son from my Apartment?
I live in a NYCHA Apartment, and recently had my son removed from my lease. He promised to move in no more than 30 days, but now refuses to do so. How do I get him out of my apartment? I don't want to get in trouble with NYCHA because he refuses to leave. Can I ask NYCHA to start an eviction process on him, or must I do this myself? I live in NYC if that helps. Thanks!
A:
Dear NYCHA Tenant:
I am sorry that New York Housing Law gives no breaks to tenants looking to remove unwanted roommates and family members. You will end up needing a lawyer to evict your son.
I cannot say that NYCHA will not let you change the locks or prevent your son from entering the building, but NYCHA does not have a legal path to evict your son without also evicting you.
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