Need a Real Good Lawyer (On the Landlord's Side)

Hi,
Your basement apt. is probably not legal, and since it is not, your mother will probably be faced with fines and asked to correct the situation by removing the bathroom and kitchen from the basement. That's the bad part, but since it is not legally a livable space, he can not stay there either. I would call the Dept. of Buildings to have an inspection done, again, you will have to pay fines, but at least you can get the inspector to condemn the place and he will have to leave. I would also start an eviction in landlord/tenant court immediately. I'm no legal expert, so all of my advice is just based on what I *think* I know, so you should contact a lawyer today and start the process since it could take up to 6 months to get a tenant out. GL!

As real estate agent and landlord myself. I know your mothers' frustration. On the brite side your mom can get them out with the assistance of a good lawyer. on the downside I can tell you that your mom may have to pay a fine and or assist them in moving. Most basement apartments are illegal in queens and not only do they not have to pay anymore rent your mother may be responsible to pay back whatever they have paid her thus far depending on how good their lawyer is. I know a couple of attorney's in Long Island and will ask them for recommendations for someone in queens.

Leslie Gayles ###-###-#### 67 Wall Street Ste 2211, NY NY 10005 e-amil ____@____.com fax ###-###-####

Try Jarred Kassenoff ###-###-####. He is a real-estate attorney.