EVICTION TIMELINE
BUFFALO NY —
HOW LONG IT TAKES
Erie County evictions are among the slower processes in New York State. Understanding the real timeline helps landlords decide whether to complete the process — or sell. NCB closes in 7 days. The eviction process takes 3–9 months.
New York’s eviction process is one of the most tenant-protective in the country. Every step requires court process, and Erie County Housing Court scheduling adds time on top of the statutory requirements. Here’s what the realistic timeline looks like from the moment you decide to proceed:
For non-payment, a written 14-day rent demand is required before filing. For lease violations, a 10-day cure notice or 30-day termination notice depending on the violation type. For month-to-month tenancies, notice requirements vary by length of tenancy — 30 days for under 1 year, 60 days for 1–2 years, 90 days for 2+ years under NY’s Tenant Protection Act.
After the notice period, you file a petition in Erie County Housing Court at 50 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14202. Court dates are typically scheduled 3–5 weeks from filing. If the tenant requests an adjournment or fails to appear, additional court dates extend the timeline further.
If the tenant contests, multiple hearings may be required before a judge issues a judgment of possession. Complex cases — especially those involving housing condition defenses or warranty of habitability counterclaims — can extend this phase significantly. Simple uncontested cases move faster but still require at least one court appearance.
After a judgment, you request a warrant of eviction. The warrant is then scheduled for execution by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff evictions are scheduled weeks out. Appeals, stays, and hardship applications can further delay physical removal. Total timeline from notice to keys: 3–9 months in Erie County.
Call (716) 557-7005. Tell us where you are in the eviction process — notice sent, case filed, judgment obtained, or warrant pending. We buy at any stage.
Written cash offer within 24 hours. All stages of eviction proceedings factored in. Tenant situation transfers to NCB at closing — including any pending court dates.
Erie County title closes in 7 days. Compare that to the eviction timeline above. Every remaining month of the eviction process stops the day we close.
NCB purchases rental properties from landlords in eviction situations throughout Erie County and Niagara County. Tenants in place. No repairs required. Cash. Close in 7 days.
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How long does an eviction take in Erie County Buffalo NY?
The realistic timeline from written notice to physical removal in Erie County is 3–9 months. Simple uncontested non-payment cases can move in 3–4 months. Contested cases involving lease violation defenses, warranty of habitability counterclaims, or multiple adjournments can extend well past 6 months. Appeals and hardship stays can push past 9 months.
What court handles evictions in Buffalo NY?
Residential evictions in Buffalo and Erie County are handled by Erie County Housing Court at 50 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14202. The court schedules petitions, hearings, and issues judgments and warrants of eviction. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office executes the physical removal after a warrant is issued.
Can I sell my Buffalo rental property while the eviction is in process?
Yes — NCB purchases properties at any stage of the eviction process. Whether you have just sent a notice, filed a petition, obtained a judgment, or are waiting on the Sheriff, NCB can close in 7 days. The pending eviction proceedings transfer to NCB at closing. Call (716) 557-7005.
Is there a faster way to remove a tenant in Buffalo NY than formal eviction?
Cash-for-keys — a negotiated voluntary vacate agreement with the tenant — is sometimes faster. Always get any cash-for-keys agreement in writing with a specific vacate date. However, if the tenant refuses negotiation, the formal court process is the only legal path. Selling to NCB is often faster than completing either process.
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