"Can a landlord sue a deceased tenant? Things you should know about rental disputes in New York!" — Sylvia Tsai, Esq.

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If a landlord is pursuing rent or has filed for eviction, but the tenant unfortunately passes away, can the legal proceedings continue? This is a legal question that many New York landlords often encounter in practice but are unclear about.

In this episode, our firm's professional lawyer will provide an in-depth explanation of the two most common situations—Holdover (over-renting/illegal occupation) and Nonpayment (failure to pay rent)—analyzing what landlords can do after a tenant's death and what pitfalls to avoid.

The video content will help you understand:

🔹 Can the lawsuit continue after the tenant's death? Or should the proceedings be terminated?

🔹 There are still people living in the rental property, but they are not the original tenants. What should I do?

🔹 Who should I ask for rent arrears from? Can I sue the tenant for their estate?

🔹 Under what circumstances will the police seal off a property? What impact will this have on the landlord?

🔹 How to correctly adapt litigation strategies and avoid procedural errors? Through practical cases and clear explanations, we help landlords (or managers) make legal and effective responses when facing unexpected situations.

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💼 Sylvia Tsai, Esq.

The Law Offices of Fuqiang Zhang, PC Legal Team

Tel: 718-321-7130 | Website: zhanglaws.com | Email: info@law-gz.com