{"id":1676,"date":"2023-03-14T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/?p=1676"},"modified":"2023-04-13T11:04:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T15:04:13","slug":"4-things-to-know-about-evictions-and-lockouts-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/4-things-to-know-about-evictions-and-lockouts-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things to Know About Evictions and Lockouts in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York City has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country and has a stringent process of how and when renters can be evicted from their homes. While everyone hopes to never be at risk of eviction or potentially in a combative situation with a landlord, it\u2019s important to know <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/9-housing-laws-every-nyc-renter-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">your rights<\/span><\/a>. Here are 4 things every renter should know about evictions and illegal lockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"1683\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/4-things-to-know-about-evictions-and-lockouts-in-nyc\/evictions-and-lockouts-banner-size-img-mar-2023\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Evictions and Lockouts Banner size img Mar 2023\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts Banner size img Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts Banner size img Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1024%2C341&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C341&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Only a City Marshal or Sheriff has the authority to carry out a Warrant of Eviction.\" class=\"wp-image-1683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C341&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=768%2C256&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1200%2C400&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-Banner-size-img-Mar-2023.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-only-a-city-marshal-or-sheriff-has-the-authority-to-carry-out-a-warrant-of-eviction\">1. Only a City Marshal or Sheriff has the authority to carry out a Warrant of Eviction.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eviction proceedings take time, and only a court order from a judge can result in an eviction. Landlords cannot force you to leave without an eviction order. Receiving a letter from your landlord is not an eviction either. If you\u2019re uncertain about whether a notice you\u2019ve received is legitimate, call 311 and ask for the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nyc.gov\/tsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenant Helpline<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-attachment-id=\"1685\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/4-things-to-know-about-evictions-and-lockouts-in-nyc\/evictions-and-lockouts-body-img-1-mar-2023\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,630\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Evictions and Lockouts body img 1 Mar 2023\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts body img 1 Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts body img 1 Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lockouts are illegal and considered a misdemeanor in NYC.\" class=\"wp-image-1685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-1-Mar-2023.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-an-illegal-lockout-is-when-a-landlord-changes-the-lock-on-your-apartment-or-removes-your-things-without-a-legal-eviction-order\">2. An illegal lockout is when a landlord changes the lock on your apartment or removes your things without a legal eviction order.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lockouts are illegal and considered a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/nyc\/housing\/unlawfuleviction.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">misdemeanor<\/a><\/span> in NYC. If you find yourself in this situation, you can call the police and file a report. While the NYPD cannot help you regain access to your unit, they can take your statement and supervise while you get locks changed back. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/nyc.gov\/IllegalLockouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">nyc.gov\/IllegalLockouts<\/span><\/a> to learn more about what to do if you\u2019ve been locked out of your apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-custom-extended-blue-grey-d-300-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/mayorspeu\/resources\/illegal-lockouts.page\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about lockouts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-attachment-id=\"1688\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/4-things-to-know-about-evictions-and-lockouts-in-nyc\/evictions-and-lockouts-body-img-2-mar-2023\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,630\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Evictions and Lockouts body img 2 Mar 2023\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts body img 2 Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts body img 2 Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Evictions and Lockouts body img 2 Mar 2023\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-2-Mar-2023.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-short-term-tenants-and-undocumented-renters-are-also-protected-from-evictions-and-lockouts\">3. Short-term tenants and undocumented renters are also protected from evictions and lockouts.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may think that because you don\u2019t have a lease or are an undocumented immigrant that these laws don\u2019t apply to you. That is false. Even without a formal <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/3-things-you-should-check-before-signing-a-lease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lease<\/span><\/a>, once you\u2019ve lived in a space for 30 days you are entitled to the same protections as any other renter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-attachment-id=\"1689\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.openigloo.com\/4-things-to-know-about-evictions-and-lockouts-in-nyc\/evictions-and-lockouts-body-img-3-mar-2023\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,630\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Evictions and Lockouts body img 3 Mar 2023\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts body img 3 Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Evictions and Lockouts body img 3 Mar 2023&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?fit=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Landlords cannot withhold essential utilities and repairs.\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.openigloo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evictions-and-Lockouts-body-img-3-Mar-2023.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-landlords-cannot-withhold-essential-utilities-and-repairs\">4. Landlords cannot withhold essential utilities and repairs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, tenants may feel pressure to leave their home because the landlord is withholding essential utilities, such as water and electricity, and repairs, like ceiling leaks and holes in the floor. This kind of behavior is considered tenant harassment and is completely illegal. If you find yourself in this situation, report it to the City and keep everything well-documented. You can take your landlord to court for harassment, and if they are found guilty of tenant harassment, they could face penalties, including applying for building permits and other City programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-neutral-mid-n-400-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-neutral-mid-n-400-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure about any of the above or what your rights are as a tenant, call 311 and ask for the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nyc.gov\/tsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenant Helpline<\/a><\/span> to get free one-on-one support. Tenant Support Specialists can connect you with free legal resources and other guidance. The Mayor\u2019s Public Engagement Unit also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/mayorspeu\/resources\/illegal-lockouts.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">resources<\/span><\/a> with more information on how to protect yourself against evictions and illegal lockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-custom-extended-blue-grey-d-300-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/mayorspeu\/programs\/tenant-support-unit.page\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about Tenant Helpline<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever had a landlord that didn\u2019t respect NYC eviction and lockout rules? In addition to connecting with City resources, be sure to share an anonymous review on openigloo and help the next renters that may consider that building. During your apartment hunt, you can also check openigloo for the eviction histories of every address in NYC. This City data can help you assess which landlord portfolios are particularly known for their eviction practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York City has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country and has a stringent process of how and when renters can be evicted from their homes. While everyone hopes to never be at risk of eviction or potentially in a combative situation with a landlord, it\u2019s important to know your rights. 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