NYC Housing Court Glossary
Holdover Proceeding
Plain EnglishYour landlord wants you out, not just paid
Legal Definition
A court case brought by a landlord to evict a tenant whose lease has expired, or who has allegedly violated their lease. Different from a nonpayment case — the landlord wants you out.
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Practical Tip
Holdovers are more complex than nonpayment cases. Notice defects, succession rights, and Good Cause Eviction are all powerful defenses here.
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