Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

I let my boyfriends mother rent a room in my home for 300$ a month. She paid for the first month and this month she has continually put it off. She doesnt work, She is on Social Security and is also expecting a settlement from that. She isnt staying at my house any longer but her belongings are still there, bed, dresser, clothes, pictures, documents, etc. Can I take her to small claims? There was only a verbal agreement and I have text messages of her saying she will pay me. I dont want to take her if they wont take it out of her income because I will never see it again and I dont want to waste anymore of my time or money? We are in New York. What should I do?

Asked on 8/04/12, 3:50 pm

Yefim Rubinov Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law

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I think you would be better off evicting her. Consult an attorney.

Answered on 8/04/12, 5:55 pm

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