Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Back in August, my landlord and i were in court for non-payment of rent. I could not come up with the amount required by the date ordered, and the landlord then had the right to ask the sheriff for a warrant of eviction. However, he did not, and agreed verbally to let me continue to stay, while paying rent, as long as I tried to get assistance for the rent arrears through DSS. I asked for this in writing but he refused. Since then I have paid monthly rent on time, until this past month when I could not. Now he is threatening the eviction again. Since the judgement was over 4 months ago, is he still able to get that warrant of eviction, or does that expire?
Thank you for your help..

Asked on 1/05/11, 11:48 pm

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

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Since you paid all rental arrears under the original agreement, he would have to commence another non-payment proceeding.

Mike.

Answered on 1/11/11, 5:16 am

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