If a valid rental agreement exists, New York law (NY Real Property Law Sec. Forms must be completed using BLACK ink only and submitted in duplicate to the Court Clerk for signature. All Rights Reserved. As of October 12, 2019, if the landlord wishes to raise your rent by 5% or more, or if he does not want to renew the lease, he must give you a 30, 60 or 90 days notice depending upon how long you have lived there: Notice does not automatically let the landlord evict you. This may be served personally, but if you are not home, the sheriff will leave it with another responsible person who lives in your household OR will leave it on your door, window, or in your mailbox and mail it as well. If repairs arent made in a timely manner, New York tenants can sue for costs, or a court order to force the landlord to make repairs. Departments - Suffolk County, New York If the landlord does not give you this statement and your money within 14 days, he cannot keep any of the security deposit. The forms referred to above are intended for a landlord to evict a tenant. Some ways of making you move are never legal. (CPLR 321(a)). There will then be a hearing - whether or not you have an attorney and you may qualify for free counsel. Please refer to our COVID-19 resources for updates on temporary changes to these rules. In Suffolk County, the landlord must offer a lease in buildings with 3 or more apartments. If the tenant wishes to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, the tenant should give the landlord notice a full month before they intend to vacate the premises. Another possible downside to a written lease is it may include the promise to pay attorneys fees in case of an eviction (this is the only way a landlord can charge you attorneys fees). This legislation also prevents landlords from denying tenants on the basis of receipt of disability benefits, veterans benefits, or other government subsidies and non-wage income. Tambin puede enviar un correo electrnico a info@LIFairHousing.org. A hearing is scheduled 3-8 days after the court receives the tenant's reply. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice.