NYC Housing Court Glossary
Non-Primary Residence
Plain EnglishYour landlord is claiming you don't really live there
Legal Definition
A ground for a holdover eviction in rent-stabilized apartments. The landlord must prove you do not use the apartment as your primary residence.
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Practical Tip
Courts look at the totality of evidence. Voter registration, tax returns, where you spend time — all of it matters. Document everything.
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