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Updated almost 4 years ago, 01/07/2021
Navigating Terminated Lease Tenants
Need some advice. Obviously a lawyer is my best bet, but until he replies id love to have some thoughts.
i bought a home, came with tenants, inspector said stairs to the basement werent safe and to remove them asap. He suggested i lock the door for now until spring when I can remove the door and seal up the wall.
tenants had option to sign new lease, new lease had clause they couldnt go into the basement as i was removing stairs.
Tenants refused to sign.
I terminated thier month to month lease which now ends feb 28th. Im in NYS eviction Moratorium until may 2021. They said they wont be paying me rent.
Lawyer advised to not file any more notices in hopes they leave.
What can I do about these dangerous steps to the basement understanding i now have absolutley no revenue?
Cant change locks legally--or can I if I notify them? The lease has no info about them even being able to use the basement, but they constantly use it including for smoking and for the washer and dryer.
They use my washer and dryer, in fact the lease they signed says they must provide thier own but this one is mine as I bought it with the property.
The washer is also broken, and leaks all over the floor. The lease they signed from previous owner says the landlord has no obligation to service the washer/dryer.
Tenants are taking over my brand new home, feels like they own the place. What can I do here legally? Anything? Wait it out?