month to month tenant vs lease (NYC)

[mathjak107]

in a pro tenant city like nyc a landlord needs to be 100% within his right to evict or the court won’t allow it

[SeventhFloor]

Originally Posted by mathjak107

in a pro tenant city like nyc a landlord needs to be 100% within his right to evict or the court won’t allow it

Well why would the landlord try to evict when they are not 100% within their right to do so

[mathjak107]

Originally Posted by SeventhFloor

Well why would the landlord try to evict when they are not 100% within their right to do so

because not all landlords are ethical and play by the rules

[SeventhFloor]

Originally Posted by mathjak107

because not all landlords are ethical and play by the rules

It will catch up with them in the long run

[mathjak107]

but lease or not it is the same to evict someone

[Cida]

Originally Posted by bobbyaxe

is it easier for a landlord to evict me if I only have a month to month lease vs 1-2 year written lease?

Sure.

[BugsyPal]

Originally Posted by bobbyaxe

is it easier for a landlord to evict me if I only have a month to month lease vs 1-2 year written lease?

Only courts in NYS can evict someone.

LLs can only refuse to continue tenancy, which in a month-to-month lease is quite easy.

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/file...nts_rights.pdf

https://streeteasy.com/blog/month-to...pros-and-cons/

LLs can (and some often do) have just as much bother getting rid of a month-to-month tenant as a regulated one. If tenant in question will not vacate after being given proper due notice LL's only recourse is housing court.