Marcia W. asked

⚖️  Law

I gave my son, who was living with me for 20 years, a notarized letter stating he must leave by the 28th of April. He vacated the premises but later claimed the letter wasn't legitimate. I changed the locks after he left. Now, I received a handwritten letter with a judge's stamp stating I illegally locked him out and must let him back in. I was never served any documents to appear in court, and my son is 25 years old with no name on the lease. He never paid rent. What are my legal options in New York?

September 28th, 2023

Brian H. answered

The document you provided to your son is considered a Notice to Quit, which is typically served befo...

September 28th, 2023

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