Money Collections From Nonpaying Tenant

[Ryan Morrissey]

Does anyone have any collections success stories or organizations to recommend?  Our thieftant is taking advantage of NY’s asinine Covid anti-landlord stance and currently owes $33,000.  He is a “freeload….I mean “freelancer” so wage garnishment I don’t think is in the cards. He is still in the property through ERAP protection (he registered 2 weeks ago even though they ran out of money October 2021).  I doubt we’ll ever see a penny but maybe some of you can help.  Thanks.

PS Never ever invest in NY

[Suzanne Player]

Ryan you need to get legal counsel immediately you are not powerless in this situation.  The sooner you act the sooner this is resolved, & time is of the essence.  Don’t make any assumptions about the  COVID programs’, have your attorney look at it the statute in light of your particulars.   You’ll need to get them a copy of your lease with this tenant.  

If you don’t have any attorney already that you use, ask around for recommendations and meet with at least 3, most attorneys will do an initial consultation for no charge, just ask about it.  You can (and should) ask about their fees in this meeting.  It looks like you’re in New York City, there is no shortage of landlord tenant counsel there.