Owner Occupancy Proceedings
An owner of property can seek to evict a tenant in a rent regulated unit if the owner can show an immediate and compelling need for the apartment for him/her self or for an immediate family member. Before evicting the tenant, the owner must apply for and receive a certificate of eviction from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and then the owner may proceed in court to evict the tenant. Please note, an owner can now only demand one unit and it must also be for an immediate necessity.
However, an owner cannot evict a tenant from a rent regulated apartment if a member of the household lawfully occupying the apartment is:
James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. is fully versed in owner occupancy rights and have successfully represented litigants to enforce their rights. Call us today at (914) 965-1011 for assistance.
However, an owner cannot evict a tenant from a rent regulated apartment if a member of the household lawfully occupying the apartment is:
- a citizen, 62 years or older; or
- a disabled person; or
- any person who has been a tenant in the building for 15 years or more.
James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. is fully versed in owner occupancy rights and have successfully represented litigants to enforce their rights. Call us today at (914) 965-1011 for assistance.