Document preparation for holdover proceedings in NYC Housing Court for tenants and small landlords
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A holdover proceeding is a type of eviction case in NYC Housing Court where a landlord asks the court to remove a tenant even if there is no rent owed. Instead of focusing on unpaid rent, a holdover case is usually based on claims like the lease has expired, the tenant allegedly violated the lease, or the landlord says the tenant is not authorized to live in the apartment.
In a holdover proceeding in NYC Housing Court, you may receive legal papers such as a notice to cure, notice of termination, and a holdover petition with a court date. These documents are time-sensitive and can be confusing if you are not used to legal language.
We focus on clear, accurate court documents for NYC Housing Court. Some of the holdover documents we can help prepare include:
We can help small landlords and property owners prepare a clear, well-organized holdover petition for NYC Housing Court, based on the facts you provide. The petition lays out the reason for the holdover proceeding and requests a judgment of possession.
If you are a tenant who has received a holdover petition, you typically have a short deadline to respond. We can help draft a written Answer to the petition, based on the information you give us, so that you can present your side of the story to the court.
We can also assist with preparing:
We are not a law firm and we do not give legal advice. Our focus is document preparation for NYC Housing Court cases, including holdover proceedings. We help organize your facts into clear, professional documents that are easier for the court to read and understand.
Here is how our process usually works:
Short intake
You tell us about your situation and upload or share any court papers you have received or plan to file.
Drafting
We use the information you provide to prepare a draft petition, Answer, or other Housing Court documents related to your holdover case.
Review and revision
You review the draft, request changes if needed, and confirm that the facts are accurate.
Final documents
We provide the final version of your documents in a format you can print, file, or upload according to court instructions.
You may benefit from document prep help in situations such as:
In any of these scenarios, clear paperwork can make it easier for the judge to understand your position.
We are not attorneys and do not represent you in court or provide legal advice. Instead, we:
If you need legal advice, you should speak with a licensed attorney. If you mainly need help getting your paperwork in order, our service may be a good fit.
A nonpayment case is about unpaid rent. A holdover case focuses on the landlord's claim that you should be removed from the apartment for reasons other than unpaid rent, such as the lease ending, alleged unauthorized occupants, or alleged lease violations.
Many tenants do raise defenses and explanations in holdover proceedings. Your ability to fight a holdover case depends on the facts and the law that applies to your situation. You should speak with a lawyer if you need legal advice. We can help you prepare court documents, such as an Answer, based on the information you provide.
If a holdover petition is filed, you are typically given a court date in NYC Housing Court. You may need to appear on that date and be prepared with an Answer or other documents. Deadlines can be short, which is why it is important to act quickly once you receive any court papers.
Deadlines can be strict and depend on the type of notice and how it was delivered. Always read your papers carefully. For legal advice about deadlines and your rights, speak with an attorney. For help organizing your information into a written response, we can assist with document preparation.