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New York City landlord-tenant disputes generally fall into three categories:

* Non-payments where the tenant has not paid rent;

* Holdovers where the landlord alleges the tenant has violated the terms of the lease or otherwise has done something which is prohibited, or is still in occupancy after a lawful lease termination;

* Housing Part Action or "HP Action," a case brought by the tenant asking the court to require the landlord to make repairs.

These disputes are generally heard in New York City Housing Court which is part of the New York City Civil Court system. Some cases are heard in the full Civil Court and still others are brought in Supreme Court (which is really the name of a County Court and not the highest court in New York State.) Many factors determine where a case is commenced (and beyond the scope of this brief description), but include issues of jurisdiction, the amount of money sought as relief or whether discovery is desired.

Some matters are considered Summary Proceedings (usually in Housing Court) and others are Actions. Each carries its own sets of rules. Supreme Court will also hear Article 78 Proceedings, a mechanism to challenge the decision of a city or state agency (such as DHCR).

If you are a tenant facing a housing court lawsuit, or if you are a landlord who has a problem tenant, you'll need an experienced and dedicated professional to defend your interests.

Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx

THE LAW OFFICES OF JAIME LATHROP, P.C.

182A 26th Street

Brooklyn NY 11232

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