IMPORTANT: A landlord can never lock you out of your apartment. In order for you to be evicted you must have received an eviction notice.
Tenant's & Neighbors
Tenant's Political Action Committee
Community Service Society of New York
Metropolitan Counsil on Housing
Tenant Rights & Landlord Rights
Tenant's Political Action Committee
Community Service Society of New York
Metropolitan Counsil on Housing
Tenant Rights & Landlord Rights
DO NOT IGNORE ANY LEGAL PAPERS, NOTICES OR POSTCARDS THAT COME FROM THE COURT. READ THEM CAREFULLY. IF YOU IGNORE THESE PAPERS AND DO NOT GO TO COURT, YOU MAY BE EVICTED.
Tips in Dealing with an Eviction Notice
- Note why you are being evicted. Times are tough, we all know that but have you failed to pay your rent? Destroyed property? Have your neighbors made legal complaints about you? Have you not kept your apartment to the expecations listed in your lease? Do you feel as you are being discriminated against? These are some possible reasons why landlords decide to evict tenants. Your landlord may have a legal right to evict you if there is a legal permissible reason for the eviction.
- You must respond as soon as possible. Once again, do not ignore an eviction notice or avoid a hearing date. You must respond either to the court or to your landlord. The consequences of not attending a court date can lead to a default judgement that can result in the right for you to contest the eviction.
- Remember, it is never too late to attempt to fix the predicament you're in. We can assist you in making arrangements to avoid the eviction. These arrangements depend on the reason why you are being evicted. Time is of the essence thus you should not delay this process.
