You should consult an attorney. Probably best if you can get the tenant to voluntarily move out - and forgiving some back rent may be the easiest way to persuade him to move and avoid legal expenses.
From http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/owners/faqs-for-res-owners.shtml
The only legal way a building owner may evict a nonpaying tenant who refuses to move voluntarily is through a nonpayment eviction proceeding in Housing Court. Owners must obtain a judgment of possession and "warrant" directing the sheriff or marshal to evict the tenant.
For further information on Housing Court, call the Citywide Task Force on Housing Court at (212) 982-5512, open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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If she has a lease then she has a right to stay until expiration. Give her notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before expiration.
If no lease then give her notice now to vacate in 30 days.
Many people want pets. And they can be as disruptive or agreeable as the people who keep them. Cats are a fairly safe bet, perhaps limit it to two, dogs are a different consideration, especially because of the noise factor. By the way, what will you be able to tell if you meet the pet once? And are you really wondering, knowing that you have four interested parties?
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You should consult an attorney. Probably best if you can get the tenant to voluntarily move out - and forgiving some back rent may be the easiest way to persuade him to move and avoid legal expenses. From http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/owners/faqs-for-res-owners.shtml The only legal way a building owner may evict a nonpaying tenant who refuses to move voluntarily is through a nonpayment eviction proceeding in Housing Court. Owners must obtain a judgment of possession and "warrant" directing the sheriff or marshal to evict the tenant. For further information on Housing Court, call the Citywide Task Force on Housing Court at (212) 982-5512, open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Remodeling a Unit to Optimize Rental IncomeIf she has a lease then she has a right to stay until expiration. Give her notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before expiration. If no lease then give her notice now to vacate in 30 days.
Grounds for Eviction?Many people want pets. And they can be as disruptive or agreeable as the people who keep them. Cats are a fairly safe bet, perhaps limit it to two, dogs are a different consideration, especially because of the noise factor. By the way, what will you be able to tell if you meet the pet once? And are you really wondering, knowing that you have four interested parties?
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