NYC Housing Court Glossary
Predicate Notice
Plain EnglishThe required warning before your landlord can take you to court
Legal Definition
A required notice the landlord must give you before filing an eviction case. If this notice is defective, the case can be dismissed.
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Practical Tip
If this notice has any defect — wrong language, wrong service method, wrong amount — the entire case can be dismissed. Always check it carefully.
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