New York attorney general instructs law enforcement on eviction role

State Issues Covid-19 New York State Attorney General Mortgages Evictions

On January 7, the New York Attorney General James issued guidance for the state’s Sheriffs’ Association regarding law enforcement’s role in the eviction process during the Covid-19 public health crisis. The guidance reminds law enforcement that tenants may provide a declaration of hardship at any point in the eviction process to obtain an automatic stay of eviction until May 1. The guidance further notes that upon receipt of such a declaration law enforcement are prohibited from evicting the tenant and occupants and must notify the court.