Navigating the non-primary residence quagmire.

Many of our clients face an eviction proceeding based on the landlord’s accusation that they don’t live in their apartments. This type of proceeding – known as the nonprimary residence holdover – is especially challenging because the landlord’s attorney can demand documents and deposition testimony in a process known as discovery. Another challenge is that the landlord’s initial notices must meet very strict standards in constantly-evolving decisions issued by New York’s appellate courts.

Our attorneys seek to force the dismissal of the case when there are adequate technical grounds. Absent that, our strategy is focused on gathering the evidence and testimony in preparation for trial.