Legal Question in Consumer Law in New York

Prior to the expiration of my lease, my landlord gave verbal acknowledgment to me and my wife on (individually--on two separate occasions) and written acknowledgement that he would provide me with a new year long rental leasing agreement via text (in NY). He got very busy and never provided me with a lease. Thereafter, our personal relationship with his wife went sour. 6 weeks went by and I reminded him that I never received my lease, I text me saying that I was now on a month-to-month and that we need to meet before the end of the month. Is it legal for the landlord to not renew my lease (after providing a verbal and written acknowledgment that he would) and place me on a month-to-month without informing that he wanted to deny me a lease? Also, in NY, isn't it illegal for him to deny me a lease if prompted by personal reasons--especially if it is suspected to be a form of retaliation for a personal falling out? Thanks in advance for your response!


Asked on 9/18/15, 4:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

You are a month to month tenant. You should vacate on 30 days notice. Under extreme circumstances you may ask for additional time to move as long as you stay current on your rent. No written lease; no dice.

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Answered on 9/18/15, 7:21 pm


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