All Forum Posts by: Larry Williams

@Bruce Woodruff Yes, I believe NY is considered a tenant friendly state. We also have the eviction moratorium through 1/15/2021 but landlords can now contest tenant COVID19 hardship claims.

Hello, I bought a duplex in February to begin house hacking straight out of college, but the units were full at the time and the one tenant who stated they'd move out has not moved out since. This tenant has paid rent sparsely through assistance but hasn't moved out of the house for me to begin my own stay. 

I've given them a 14-day notice to pay or quit as well as a breakdown of what months of rent are owed. The 14th day is coming up, and I'm looking for some guidance as to what happens when I file in court, and what steps should I take to help make sure the judge rules on my behalf for an eviction. Financially I'm in the hole paying the mortgage so I'm thinking I cannot afford a lawyer.

I'm open to all advice & anecdotes. Thank you in advance.