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Originally Posted by fercho14
Anybody knows how much if=s the fine for renting an illegal basement in queens?
I rent my house to my uncle and I did not know he was renting the basement. The worst part is the tenat just got a new baby born. The guys does not want to pay rent anymore and tols my uncle to do wahtever because he knos is illegal to rent a basement. He doesn't wnat to move out.
Suggestions?
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If the rest of the house is legal then I would suggest you call the DOB on yourself. You will receive a violation "use of space contrary to C of O or zoning". If you're lucky they will bring along Tim Lynch, forensic engineer for the City of NY and vampire. He has the authority to order an immediate eviction based on the hazardous living condition. I have been on the receiving end of his wrath and it is swift. Paying the fine for the violation will be much cheaper then trying to evict from an illegal apartment.
Even if Lynch doesn't show up having the violation will work in your favor for eviction.
Just make sure the rest of the house is in order!