NYC Housing Court Glossary
Nonpayment Proceeding
Plain EnglishYour landlord is taking you to court for unpaid rent
Legal Definition
A court case brought by a landlord claiming a tenant owes rent. The tenant can respond by filing an Answer, raising defenses, and potentially asserting counterclaims.
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Practical Tip
This is stressful — but you have rights and real defenses. File an Answer, show up to court, and don't sign anything you don't understand.
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