Evictions involve much more than a simple notice to vacate. Your landlord cannot evict you without going to court, and starting an eviction case against you does not mean that the landlord definitely wins. Asking for an adjournment After your landlord files, you...
LAW OFFICE OF BRADLEY D. SCHNUR, ESQ. P.C.
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Evictions rise following the end of state relief
For those who rent their homes and struggle to make ends meet, the thought of eviction is always a lingering thought. Although recent state-provided relief has helped many continue to make rent over the past months, many landlords have started to evict their tenants...
Your Rights Against Eviction as a Tenant in New York State
If your landlord threatens to evict you, you might feel like they have all the power. But New York State law contains many rights for tenants that you might be able to use to fight back. The rent isn't 'late' for five days For example, state law does not consider a...
A Hotel/Motel “Guest” Becomes a “Tenant” After Staying at the Hotel/Motel for 30 Consecutive Days Without Checking Out
In general, if a person stays at a hotel or motel they are considered a "guest" of that facility and can be asked (or even forced) to leave (by Management or the Police) if they refuse to pay for use of the room or otherwise violate the policies of the hotel or motel....
The Landlord-Tenant (Eviction) Courts ARE Open and Operating
The Landlord-Tenant (Eviction) Courts ARE Open and Operating There is a misconception that the New York Landlord-Tenant (Eviction) Courts are closed and an eviction case cannot be commenced (or if previously commenced, cannot move forward). This is certainly not the...
Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium Does Not Apply in Many “Post-Foreclosure Eviction” Situations
In April 2021, Respondents in a Nassau County "post-foreclosure" eviction case filed a "Tenant's Declaration of Hardship During the COVID-19 Pandemic" with the Court. The Petitioner subsequently filed a Motion with the Court seeking to invalidate the Hardship...
Nassau County District Court Opens Commercial Landlord Tenant (Eviction) Part
In an effort to alleviate the back log of cases, on September 13, 2021 the Nassau County District Court opened a Commercial Landlord Tenant (Eviction) part dedicated to hearing commercial eviction cases (both non-payment and holdover matters). This part operates at...
Attorney Bradley D. Schnur Quoted in a Newsday Article on the Effects of COVID-19 on Long Island Landlords
Our principal attorney, Bradley D. Schnur, was interviewed once again for a Newsday story regarding the state of evictions on Long Island in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The full article by Sarina Trangle can be found...
Understanding the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
On December 28, 2020 the State Legislature passed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (the "Act") which the Governor subsequently signed into law. Among other things, the Act: Stays all pending residential eviction matters through...