Property Management
In New York, under the 'Housing Court' system, a landlord seeking to evict a non-paying tenant must:
ASimply change the locks after 3 days of non-payment
BServe a proper notice to pay or quit, then file a summary proceeding in Housing Court if the tenant does not comply✓ Correct
CImmediately file a criminal complaint
DReport the tenant to the credit bureaus before filing in court
Explanation
New York's self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings) is illegal. A landlord must serve a proper 14-day notice to pay rent or quit, then file a summary non-payment proceeding in Housing Court. Only a court can order a tenant to vacate.
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