Most asked
What does a Landlord Tenant Disputes case typically involve?
Strategic representation for landlords and tenants in NYC Housing Court. From evictions to lease disputes, we protect your property rights.
Landlord Tenant Disputes
Strategic representation for landlords and tenants in NYC Housing Court. From evictions to lease disputes, we protect your property rights.
Overview
What you need to know about Landlord Tenant Disputes.
The basics, what we do, and the issues we see most.
Do you handle NYC landlord-tenant cases for both landlords and tenants?
Quick Answer
Yes. We appear in Housing Court across all five boroughs for landlords and tenants — the 14-day rent demand, 30/60/90-day holdover notice, and every step from petition to NYC Marshal warrant. Every client works directly with the attorney handling their case. Same-day case review.
Who we work with
Nacmias Law Firm represents NYC building owners, co-op and condo boards, and small landlords with one to ten properties. Direct attorney access from intake through Housing Court. Flat fees on routine nonpayment and holdover proceedings. A single point of contact for portfolio matters across all five boroughs. Representation extends to tenants in matters where no conflict exists — conflict checks at intake.
Areas of specialization
Specific areas we handle.
Each sub-practice has its own page with FAQs, statute citations, and process detail.
Holdover Evictions (For Possession)
Representation in NYC holdover eviction proceedings — when a landlord seeks possession after lease expiration, lease breach, or termination of a regulated tenancy.
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Non-Payment Evictions
Representation in NYC nonpayment eviction proceedings — when a landlord seeks back rent and possession from a tenant who has defaulted on rent.
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Rent Stabilization
We represent both owners and tenants on NYC rent-stabilization matters — DHCR rent-history audits, overcharge complaints, lease renewal disputes, MCI/IAI applications, and HSTPA-driven compliance — across all five boroughs.
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Lease Disputes
We handle NYC residential lease disputes outside formal eviction proceedings — illegal sublets and Airbnb violations, security deposit claims, alteration disputes, and lease-renewal disagreements — for both owners and tenants across all five boroughs.
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Tenant Rights
We represent NYC tenants on warranty-of-habitability claims, illegal lockouts, harassment under Admin Code § 27-2004(48), security deposit recovery, and good-cause eviction protections — across all five boroughs.
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Landlord Rights
We represent NYC building owners and managing agents on rent collection, predicate notice strategy, tenant buyouts, regulatory compliance, and portfolio-wide management — across all five boroughs and all building sizes.
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HPD Violations
We defend property owners against NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development violations — Class A, B, and C habitability findings, emergency repair (ERP) liens, HP actions, and harassment claims — and represent tenants when habitability conditions warrant action.
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Who we help
Who we represent.
Every case handled directly by the attorney you speak with at intake.
Property Owners & Landlords
Eviction proceedings, rent collection, lease disputes, rent stabilization.
Tenants & Renters
Eviction defense, habitability claims, rent stabilization rights.
Property Managers
Compliance, lease negotiations, strategic representation for owners.
Co-op & Condo Boards
Shareholder disputes, proprietary lease issues, board-level matters.
How we handle your case
From summons to resolution.
The same attorney handles your matter from intake through hearing and closeout.
Frequently asked
Questions clients ask first.
Direct answers from the attorney who handles these matters.
Question 2
How quickly do you respond to new cases?
Same-day response during business hours. An attorney reads every intake form and gets back to you the same business day.
Question 3
Do you offer flat-fee pricing?
Yes — most OATH and similar matters are handled on a flat-fee basis rather than hourly. We provide a written fee estimate before any engagement.
Guides & resources
Practical references & further reading.
Articles and tools updated as NYC rules change.
Free case review
Have a Landlord Tenant Disputes matter?
Same-day response during business hours. An attorney reads every intake form. Flat-fee pricing on most matters.
Same-day response
During business hours
Direct attorney access
Same lawyer from intake to close
Flat-fee pricing
On most OATH and closing matters