Evicting a tenant can be complicated. In addition to being protected by New York State rent laws, the courts have sole jurisdiction in the final decision. However, with a valid reason, including not paying rent, a landlord may have grounds to evict a tenant.  But you will observe certain procedures before initiating an eviction. First, you […]

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Conflicts can sometimes occur between tenants. If they do it is important for landlords to realize that they cannot just evict someone, as the law gives tenants a lot of protection. Here is how you can handle a problematic tenant: Have rules The easiest way to avoid tenant conflicts is to prevent them before they happen. […]

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