When can a landlord seize a property as vacated?

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When can a landlord seize a property as vacated?

My apartment lease is up in 2 months but I need to move out of state to stay with a sick relative. If I continue to pay rent and utilities for the remainder of the lease, can the landlord legally seize the property as vacant during that time? I have reached out to the landlord and she is absolutely not interested in helping me out.No details are given in the lease about when it can be considered vacated.

Asked on May 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you continue to fulfill your obligations under the lease thenshe can not do anything about it. In fact, unless she gets an order of eviction she can do nothing with your things and really only the sheriff or marshall can. Good luck.

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