WebHousing - WebHousing offers information on pending Landlord Tenant cases in the Housing Part of New York City Civil Court (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond Counties).
In New York State, an eviction of a tenant is lawful only if an owner has brought a court proceeding and obtained a judgment of possession from the court. A sheriff, marshal or constable can carry out a court ordered eviction. An owner may not evict a tenant by use of force or unlawful means.
If you are served with a holdover petition, generally you must answer orally or in writing in the courtroom on the date of the hearing. However, if the petitioner serves the notice of petition at least 8 days prior to the return date, the notice of petition may ask you to answer at least 3 days before the hearing date.
If yes to any of the above, contact the tenant resources below: Call Housing Court Answers at 718-557-1379 or 212-962-4795 from Monday - Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline. Email OCJ at civiljustice@hra.nyc.
A notice of petition shall specify the time and place of the hearing on the petition and the supporting affidavits, if any, accompanying the petition.
Most will require that your annual income (or, alternatively, the combined annual income of you and your roommates) equals at least 40-45 times the monthly rent. For example, to rent a $3,000 per month apartment, your annual income will need to be around $120,000.
You must earn an income of at least $59,280 and no more than $209,625. Applicants who qualify must also meet additional requirements that were not specified. Those who already live in New York City get a preference for apartments.
As a tenant (participant) of a HUD rental assistance program, you and each adult household member must disclose complete and accurate information to the PHA, including full name, SSN, and DOB; income information; and certify that your reported household composition (household members), income, and expense information ...
But in New York City, a single person earning up to $121,000 qualifies for affordable housing. That's the single person cutoff apply to the city's affordable housing lottery, which offers below-market rental units. (For households larger than one, the limits are higher).
Each HUD program has specific eligibility criteria, and certain factors can lead to disqualification. Exceeding income limits, having a negative rental history, a criminal record or previous violations of certain rules can make it difficult to receive support.