Unless there is a written or verbal lease which indicates otherwise, before a Summary Proceeding (Landlord-Tenant proceeding) can be brought for non-payment of rent, a personal demand for rent or service of a written notice giving the tenant at least 14 days to pay the rent or surrender possession of the premises must be served upon the tenant. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LANDLORD-TENANT LAW, YOU MAY CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OR VISIT THE SUPREME COURT LIBRARY LOCATED IN THE TOMPKINS COUNTY COURTHOUSE. THE COURT CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.įor Non-Payment of Rent, the following procedures should be followed:

Note: To collect on damages to a property caused by a tenant or to collect for fees and services other than rent, the landlord must file a Small Claim petition with the Court. Jurisdiction: Property must be located within the Ithaca City limits.įorms: The forms necessary for initiating a Landlord-Tenant Proceeding can be purchased from a stationary or office supply store or obtained from your attorney. The Act provides immediate relief to respondents and defendants in residential eviction proceedings and foreclosure actions in New York State, please visit the link below for complete information:Ĭoronavirus and the N.Y. On December 28, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (L. NON-PAYMENT PROCEEDINGS (Eviction for Non-Payment of Rent only)

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