Court-ready nonpayment petitions that comply with strict NYC Housing Court requirements and Good Cause Eviction laws
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A nonpayment eviction is the legal process NYC landlords use to recover possession of a rental unit when a tenant fails to pay rent. Unlike other eviction types, nonpayment cases focus solely on unpaid rent and allow tenants to cure by paying what they owe.
The process begins with serving a Rent Demand (14-day notice for month-to-month tenants, or notice period specified in the lease). If the tenant doesn't pay or cure within this period, you can file a Nonpayment Petition with NYC Housing Court.
NYC Housing Court has strict filing requirements, and a single error can delay your case by weeks or result in dismissal.
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New statewide requirements for nonpayment cases
As of 2024, New York's Good Cause Eviction law applies to most rental units outside NYC's rent-stabilized housing (and to NYC stabilized units under separate local rules). Even in nonpayment cases, landlords must now:
Non-compliance can result in case dismissal and expose you to tenant counterclaims for attorney fees and damages.
Our petition preparation includes all Good Cause Eviction disclosures and compliance checks.
Serve tenant with 14-day rent demand (or lease notice period). Must include exact amount owed, payment instructions, and legal warnings.
File petition with Housing Court if tenant doesn't pay. Includes rent ledger, service affidavits, and all required disclosures.
Attend initial court date. Tenant may have legal representation (Right to Counsel). Judge reviews paperwork.
Case resolves via payment agreement, stipulation, trial, or judgment/warrant of eviction.
NYC's Right to Counsel Law
Since 2017, eligible NYC tenants have the right to free legal representation in eviction cases. This means your tenant will likely have an experienced housing attorney reviewing every detail of your petition.
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