To New York Landlords: Thought it was over after the eviction? You can actually get your rent back here! Sylvia Tsai, Esq.
In New York, many landlords, after successfully evicting tenants, are most concerned about: "Can I still recover the rent owed?"
The answer is—yes, but it's not necessarily easy, and it depends on several key factors.
This video provides a detailed analysis by New York-based attorney Sylvia Tsai, Esq.
🔍 4 Key Factors Affecting the Legality of Rent Collection
• During the eviction process, has the landlord waived their rent demands?
• Is the rented house or space legal (compliant)?
• Does the tenant have the ability to repay?
• Landlords need to weigh the time and money costs of pursuing rent collection.
⚖️ Basic procedures for legally recovering rent
1️⃣ Locate the tenant's current location
2️⃣ File a lawsuit in the local court.
3️⃣ Obtain a Judgment
4️⃣ Further pursuit (such as enforcement) will be carried out in accordance with the judgment.
How long does it take to collect rent?
In practice, the processing time for a case depends on the local court and the presiding judge, and can take up to several years.
⚠️ How to reduce risk?
It's better to prevent than to chase after rent payments.
✔ Conduct thorough background checks on tenants (credit/income/eviction history)
✔ Consult a professional lawyer or third-party organization if necessary.
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