• posted: Jan. 18, 2021
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

On December 28, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020. The Act provides assistance to tenants in landlord and tenant eviction cases. Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2017
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

Anthony found an eviction notice taped on his door and he believes that he has a few days to respond, but he just learned today that his eviction is scheduled Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2016
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

Thomas, 72 years old, lives in a rent-stabilized apartment. Thomas' neighbors complained to the landlord about the foul order emanating from Thomas' apartment. Thomas appears malnourished, he has hundreds of Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2016
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction,  Lawsuits

One of your many rights as a landlord includes your right to evict a tenant. While most of the time a nonpayment dispute will be the source of your reasoning Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2015
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction,  Lawsuits

Bob has six months remaining on his lease with his landlord and he lives in a one bedroom apartment. Bob gets an email from his old college buddy, Dave, stating Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2015
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

Greg has been on vacation in Hawaii for two weeks and his neighbor Sam has been picking up Greg's mail. Greg returned home last night to find a 72 hour Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2015
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

Billy keeps hearing from Lucy that she is going to pay him at the end of the month. Well three months have passed and Billy keeps hearing the same excuse. Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

If you are a New York City landlord that wants to evict a tenant, then  you may be wondering how long the eviction process will take. Obviously,  each case is Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

If a tenant is not paying their rent, then you may be able to file for a nonpayment case, which will sue the tenant for the rent. You can also Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

As a landlord, you want to protect your business from any claims that will decrease profitability. Disputes with tenants can incur unforeseen costs and penalties. In certain situations, landlords should Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

The common scenario: You have a rent-stabilized apartment in Manhattan. You travel frequently throughout the year on business; sometimes you are gone for several weeks. However, you call your apartment Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

Many landlords are constantly trying to get the best bang for their buck and utilize the available space that they have to the best of their ability. This is usually Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction

Here is the scenario: Your friend calls you telling you that she is coming to New York for a couple of days. You tell her, no problem, she is welcome Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Eviction,  Discrimination

A New York woman has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her former landlord on the grounds that she was evicted because of her cancer. H.K. stated that she has spent Read More