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Started by glamma
over 12 years ago
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I am an idiot. My roommates are refusing to leave my apt. I own the apt , they have no leasr and pay no bills, they do get mail here and have been here a few months. SQUATTERS RIGHTS HELP any suggestions? Thx friends .... they are telling me by law I cannot remove them. What can I do? Have 50 other people move in who smoke and have pitballs ans D have a 2 month rave? Thx.
Response by Ottawanyc
over 12 years ago
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Member since: Aug 2011

What is your oral contract with them?

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Response by selyanow
over 12 years ago
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Response by ab_11218
over 12 years ago
Posts: 2017
Member since: May 2009

it's easy. they have no lease. they haven't been there that long.

change the locks, throw the stuff on the curb and let them know where it is.

best done on trash day so that they have limited time to come and get it.

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Response by Guywithcat
over 12 years ago
Posts: 329
Member since: Apr 2011

Found this online regarding NEW YORK. Seems clear. I would go to nyc housing court asap. I am sure they can be very clear with you. It may take 30 days to get them out.

In order to evict your roommate, one good way to start is writing a letter, asking your roommate to leave. By putting your request in writing, it creates a paper trail for if and when you go to court. According to New York state law, you must give your roommate at least 30 days to vacate. The next step one must take is to file an eviction lawsuit with the New York City housing court in order to start an official eviction proceeding. Threatening your roommate will only hurt in this case as you will be the one in legal trouble as a result of that. The next step is to call the police and ask them to forcibly remove your roommate if they remain in your home more than 72 hours after receiving the eviction notice.

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Response by fieldschester
over 12 years ago
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>In order to evict your roommate, one good way to start is writing a letter, asking your roommate to leave. By putting your request in writing, it creates a paper trail for if and when you go to court. According to New York state law, you must give your roommate at least 30 days to vacate. The next step one must take is to file an eviction lawsuit with the New York City housing court in order to start an official eviction proceeding. Threatening your roommate will only hurt in this case as you will be the one in legal trouble as a result of that. The next step is to call the police and ask them to forcibly remove your roommate if they remain in your home more than 72 hours after receiving the eviction notice.

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