Tenant Rights In Ny

Summary

Landlord harassment in New York is illegal. Landlords must give proper notice before entering your home and cant force you out without a court order. You can refuse entry unless there is an emergency. If harassment continues, contact law enforcement and seek legal advice. The Legal Aid Society and Disability Rights New York offer free legal assistance.

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My landlord gave me a letter saying they want me to move by feb 29th or there going to take me to court, they jave been intimidating me and being really rude, now they want to come in and do an inspection i told them no they came to my door and there key didnt work so they called and said if i dont open the door that they will have maintenance gain access as is break in. Im disabled and im having a attack because of it what can i do
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Crystal. Could you please tell me which state you're living in? This will help me give you more accurate legal information.
New york
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Crystal. In New York, landlord harassment is illegal. Here are some points on your rights:
- Landlords must give proper notice before entering your home.
- Landlords can't force you out without a court order.
- You have the right to live without intimidation and harassment.
Consider seeking legal advice.
Do i jave to let them in for an inspection they gave a paper on my door but they already evicted me and has been intimidating me
In New York, even if an eviction notice has been served, landlords can't force entry without a court order. Here are some key points:
- You can refuse entry unless there is an emergency.
- If harassment continues, consider contacting law enforcement.
- Seek legal advice for further assistance.
Who can i talk to about legal advice
You can reach out to the Legal Aid Society in New York for free legal advice. Their contact details are:

The Legal Aid Society


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.legalaidnyc.org

Im disabled is there a place that helps with legal issues for disabled people
Yes, Crystal. The Disability Rights New York offers legal assistance to disabled individuals.

Disability Rights New York


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.drny.org
Thank you
You're welcome, Crystal! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. We're here to help you.