Eviction in New York State?
Q. What is a “notice of eviction”? A. A notice of eviction is a written notice from a city marshal warning a tenant that he or she has to move out. Q. I received eviction papers called a “Notice of Petition” and a “Petition” saying that I didn’t pay my rent. What should I do? A. If you aren’t going to have a lawyer for the case, go to the Clerk’s Office of the court named in the papers within 5 days of receiving them. Call your lawyer immediately if you have one. Q. What happens if a tenant doesn’t answer the legal papers or a landlord or tenant misses the court date? A. If a tenant does not answer the court papers or misses a court date, the landlord could win a judgment which could make an eviction. If a landlord misses a court date, the case could be thrown out. Q. What should a tenant bring to court? A. A tenants should bring all money order receipts, canceled checks, or other receipts related to rent payment. A tenant should also bring a copy of the lease and lease renewal, if any
