• 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. 27, 2020
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant

Our Eviction is Scheduled for April 1, 2020. Will eviction be stopped due to Coronavirus (Covid-19)? As of March 27, 2020, all evictions are suspended through June 20, 2020. A tenant Read More

• posted: May 23, 2019
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant

“Forget about it”—The Landlord told me not to worry about  the money for the rest of the lease Maggie has three months remaining on her lease. Maggie informs Tony, her landlord 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,  Lawsuits

Tom has been threatening to turn off Sally, his tenants' electricity for weeks due to her nonpayment of rent. Tom decided to take matters into his own hands today and 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: Aug. 08, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant,  Lawsuits

Under New York law, tenants have certain rights that should be upheld and landlords hold certain responsibilities that  must be met. When landlords violate these civil rights or fail to Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant

A common problem: You are considering different ways to earn extra income, especially in today’s economy. Amazingly enough, your friend tells you that her friend Joe is currently looking for Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2013
• Tamara I. Jordan
• Landlord-Tenant

Your tenant is two months behind rent and he keeps telling you that he is going to send the money in the mail. You keeping waiting and you receive no Read More