Landlord/tenant lawyer

Anyone know a cheap tenant/landlord lawyer to help a family member in a possible eviction notice. Someone reasonable. She a senior citizen and ill.

I can't speak to pricing, but Judith Aarons is a quality landlord-tenant attorney.  http://www.aaronslawoffice.com/

does she represent landlord or tenant. 

you should contact her directly, but she represents both.

Contact the Metropolitan Council on Housing. This is their tenant's telephone hotline page: http://metcouncilonhousing.org/tenants_rights_telephone_hotline.

That Council is helpful but they are not lawyers. 

This is from Met Council's Legal Page:

• What types of tenants are eligible for free legal representation in housing court?

• How can I hire a private lawyer for my housing issue?

• Where can I go for free legal assistance?

• Why don't I have a right to a lawyer in housing court?

• Does Met Council on Housing offer legal represetation?

 

 

How can I hire a private lawyer for my housing issue?

In some cases, a good tenant lawyer will make all of the difference. Be advised that the law firms below represent tenants for a fee and do not give general advice over the phone.

Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben,  Donoghue & Joseph 15 Maiden Lane, 17th Floor New York, NY 10038 Phone: 646-666-8496 Toll Free: 888-282-8431 http://www.hmgdjlaw.com/	Collins, Dobkin, & Miller LLP 277 Broadway, 14th Floor New York, New York 10007 (212) 587-2400 www.collinsdobkinmiller.com
Grad & Weinraub, LLP 305 Broadway, Suite 1201 New York, NY 10007 212-732-0400 [email hidden]	John D. Gorman 26 Broadway, 28th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-509-8664
Bierman & Palitz, LLP 74 Trinity Pl., Ste. 1550, New York, NY 10006	Sokolski & Zekaria, P.C. 305 Broadway Suite 201 New York, New York 10007 212-571-4080 [email hidden]

The
above list is of experienced lawyers and law firms who specialize
exclusively in New York City tenant-landlord law, and who only represent
tenants (never landlords).

A good starting point in your search for free legal services is: LawHelp.org/NY

 

Citywide (or non-area specific):

• Legal Aid Society of New York - Civil Practice  Programs and offices city-wide.
• Legal Services NYC  Programs and offices city-wide. - Legal Services NYC citywide network
• City Bar Association Legal Clinic and Hotline  Serves all of NYC. 
• MFY Legal Services  Area served varies by program.

 

Contact Dawn Kelly at 917-551-1300. Very reasonable.

If it is just about serving an eviction properly you don't need the lawyer engaged yet so to cut costs find a expediter who works with landlord tenant court. yu onyt need the lawyer if it doesn't work out and you end up going to court. there is one I have used on Atlantic Ave near Smith St. Cant recall the name.

If she is a senior citizen, Adult Protective Services will need to get involved before an eviction can take place.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/adult.shtml

Reading the site, maybe I'm wrong. But I evicted a tenant several years ago for non-payment, and had to involve APS. Maybe he was disabled, and that was the reason. I can't recall the specifics.