All Forum Posts by: Steven Sun

 He told me to fix the issues before court. It's the weekends now and i can't reach him. 

NYC 

Hi everyone,

The tenant that I've been in housing court since June (tenant using textbook excuses to delay court) had the city issue mice, roaches and window guard violations on me before our next court date on 10/15. She even went through the trouble of reporting I have an illegal basement. While attempting to fix this issue, the tenant refuses to communicate with me nor let me into the apartment to inspect. The deadlines are coming up within the next two weeks and I don't want to get penalized by the city for something that is not true. I tried calling the city's violation enforcement agency, but they refuse to pick up or call me back after leaving multiple voice mails. 

I am stuck at the moment and stressing out. I'm also afraid that she might use these on court day and further extend this holdover case. 

Any advice would be appreciated. 

Thanks,

Steven

Thank you all for the prompt response. I had a lawyer since day one and every time the tenant delays I have to pay the lawyer which is frustrating. He said he couldn't do much because of the supporting document (doctor's note) that her lawyer provided to the judge. In response to some of the questions, I do not have an illegal basement nor any roach infestations. The building was constructed a little over 10 years ago and I had never encounter such claims. 

Once again, thanks for all the advice. I will reach out to my lawyer asap. He seems to be very passive. I need to tell him to be more aggressive. 

I will follow up and let everyone know what happens on the next court date. 10/15. 

Thanks all! 

Hey everyone, I am a landlord from New York City and am experiencing a terrible time in a holdover case. The tenant had delayed court 3 times because she claim she was pregnant and had a c-section. She was able to obtain a doctors note and the judge is extremely tenant friendly. The reason why I am experiencing a terrible time is because I know for a fact that she was not pregnant and did not have a child. I have seen her smoking on the balcony lately and asked around the neighborhood. In addition, I learned from another tenant that she went through the trouble of reporting to the dept. of buildings that I have an illegal basement and is calling exterminators for roaches etc. I am terrified of these people and what they can come up with. Apparently she knows people that can help her, such as doctors etc. It's been almost 6 months since she was notified to vacate and hasn't paid a single dime. 

Is there anything I can do in this circumstance? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks