Landlord lying about eviction in new york?

Question

We moved into a house that was up for sale in may. We had 1 dog and he agreed that pets no not an issue. The 23rd of July we got a puppy and told the landlord. He said that was fine just keep damage minimal.

On the 12th of Aug we get an email saying the house was sold and we have 30 days to get out. The next day I went to the real estate office that the house is being sold thou to look for apartments and I happened to say that the place we were renting got sold. They asked what house and I told them. They knew nothing. Said they haven't had an offer on it etc.

I just talked to my neighbor who lives in a different part of the house and asked how her apartment search was going and she had no idea that the house had been sold.

My question is- is it legal for him to lie about the way he is getting us to leave? I would get the puppy a new home if that was the case.

Answer 1

ariel10212006, I moved from New York to Maine last year, so I'm not sure who I could call to assist you. Here is a list of apartments in New York that you can contact. http://www.findanapartmentonline.com/New... Hopefully someone can help you.



Good Luck!

Answer 2

E Mail him this: you spoke to the new owners, and they said you can stay, but you are finding a new home for your dog.

He obviously wants the dog out to show the house.

Answer 3

I ran like h**l from NYC because I couldn't afford to live there and I got sick of dealing with landlords like this.

I just want you to know that you have tons and tons of tenant's rights. The courts are really backed up, so I suggest you get a lawyer and sue. They can't get you out right away. You can drag this out 2 years if you want.

Just as a warning, don't expect things to be too civil or your repairs to get done too efficiently. Your situation sounds like BS on behalf of your landlord.

I wish you the best of luck.  

Answer 4

The landlord approved of the dog that you had prior to moving in, Just because you are allowed one pet does not mean that you can just get another without communicating with the landlord in advance.

Typical tenant, you get a puppy (which the landlord did not agree to in advance) and then "tell" the landlord you got a puppy.

Who in their right mind goes out and gets a puppy and then is willing to get rid of it? An irresponsible person ...

The fact is, without a written lease (which you do not mention), you are a month to month tenant.

Your landlord can terminate your tenancy, without cause or reason, with one full rental months notice - not a literal 30 day notice.

If you received notice on August 12th, it would not be effective until September 1st and you would have to vacate on or before September 30th.

If you fail to vacate per the notice, an eviction can be filed against you.

Despite what some seem to think, you cannot drag it out for years. You are liable to pay rent for every day that you remain in the rental and must pay rent in order to delay the eviction.

There is no legal defense to a no cause eviction.