Tenant no show at eviction

When a tenant is a no show at an eviction proceeding the landlord will get a default judgment with a warrant of eviction. Thats a great situation for the landlord, but sometimes the tenant has a good reason for missing court. In this situation a tenant should read the following link offered by the NYS court system to stop the eviction. Click here to find some useful information for tenants who cannot afford an attorney to represent their rights.