Can landlord kick me out?

[Donna_D]

I received a three-day demand letter from my landlord for rent owed. I now have the money but am wondering if he just wants to get my back rent and then kick me out, since my lease is about to expire. How can I protect my son and myself? If I'm evicted, could he garnish my salary for back rent? And if I offer him the amount due in exchange for the renewal of my lease, could he turn around and kick me out anyway by giving the apartment to a member of his family? (I live in Nassau County, NY.)

Thank you.

 

[calalily]

Go on-line and check out your state's landlord tenent laws. Each state is very specific as to the rights of the tenent and rights of the landlord.

 

[Lill]

So basically what your asking is if it's ok to blackmail your landlord with past due rent in order for you to force him/her into allowing you to renew....wow!!! Anywho...if your three day pay or quit has come and gone...I would assume the landlord is already proceeding with the eviction. When a judgment is filed you will end up paying one way or the other..so just pay up now to avoid credit damage.