My brother in law is on section 8 and lives in apartment that does not allow washing machines but was just recently caught with one He lives in NY does that mean automatic eviction?
answered on May 17, 2020
Don't panic. First, due to the Covid-19 crisis there is currently a moratorium on evictions until August 20, 2020. Second, evictions require a judicial process that affords tenants a number of protections and your brother-in-law is likely entitled to an opportunity to cure.
Since mid March the ballet school is not allowed to hold classes nor enter the premises for any reason. This will go on until at least May 15th, possibly longer. The 501C3 has limited resources and the landlord, the Commack school district in NY is asking for rent to be paid during the time the... View More 
answered on Apr 25, 2020
To my knowledge the Governor has not stayed rental payments due to Covid-19. Practically speaking, the landlord cannot force payment at this time because the Courts are closed and all evictions are currently stayed. The rent may still be due, but the landlord does not have much recourse at this... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
Since the courts are essentially closed in response to the COVID19 crisis you will not be able to seek relief from them at this time. Therefore, the most efficient thing would be to communicate with the person who moved out to obtain permission to remove the belongings to be disposed of or placed... View More
I'm an NYU undergraduate student who rents an apartment with 3 other classmates in the Village a couple of blocks from NYU Washington Square. Due to CV19 pandemic, NYU has recently suspended classes for the rest of the semester and closed the campus and all dorms to students. We rent our... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2020
It would be irresponsible to provide you with a definite answer to your question without reviewing your actual lease and rider(s); however, can provide you with general information about leasing in New York. Unless a lease conditions the duration of the lease term on external events, like... View More
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