In a landlord/tenant case, do all parties on the lease need to be present at court?
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In a landlord/tenant case, do all parties on the lease need to be present at court?
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, yes, they do. But it is unclear for what you mean. If all the parties were properly served and only some show up the Petitioner is entitled to a default judgement against the ones that do not show. The ones that do show can have their day in court and litigate the case. If some of the parties can no show they can have some one represent them on the court date too. Get help. Good luck.
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