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Receiving partial rent payments during a nonpayment dispute can create uncertainty for landlords. While any payment may seem like progress, accepting a partial amount can have significant legal consequences under New York City law. Landlords must proceed carefully to protect their legal rights and interests in these circumstances. Our New York City landlord attorneys are…

When tenants fail to pay rent, landlords must act quickly within the limits of New York law. A pay-or-quit notice, also known as a written rent demand, is often the first formal step in recovering unpaid rent and beginning a nonpayment eviction. Using this notice correctly can make the difference between a successful case and…

Has your tenant stopped paying their rent in NYC? Although this can be a highly stressful situation to deal with as a landlord, know that you may be able to take legal action and make things right. State law gives you several remedies to address nonpayment in these circumstances, provided each step is handled correctly…