TENANT WON’T LEAVE
MY BUFFALO
RENTAL PROPERTY
A tenant who refuses to leave after notice, lease expiration, or eviction judgment is one of the most stressful landlord situations in New York. NCB buys Buffalo rentals with holdover or non-compliant tenants in place — you don’t have to wait for them to go.
New York has some of the strongest tenant protection laws in the country. A tenant who refuses to vacate after proper notice, after a lease expires, or even after a court judgment has been issued cannot simply be removed — every step requires court process, and Buffalo’s Erie County Housing Court timeline makes this one of the slower jurisdictions in the state.
When a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant remains without a new agreement, they become a holdover tenant in New York. A holdover proceeding in Erie County Housing Court is required to remove them — you cannot change locks or remove their belongings, even with an expired lease. NCB purchases properties with active holdover tenant situations.
Winning an eviction judgment in Erie County Housing Court does not automatically remove the tenant. The court issues a warrant of eviction, which must then be executed by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff evictions are scheduled weeks out and require coordination. Until the Sheriff executes the warrant, the tenant can remain. NCB closes even with an outstanding warrant.
A negotiated cash-for-keys agreement — where the landlord pays the tenant to vacate voluntarily — is sometimes faster and cheaper than completing the legal eviction process. Always get any cash-for-keys agreement in writing with specific vacate date, keys returned, and property condition terms. NCB can advise on whether a cash-for-keys approach makes sense before purchase.
Changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities, or physically removing a tenant without a court order constitutes illegal self-help eviction in New York. This exposes landlords to civil liability for damages, attorney fees, and in some cases criminal charges. No matter how frustrated you are — do not attempt self-help removal.
Call (716) 557-7005. Tell us where things stand — is there a judgment, a pending case, or just a tenant who won’t respond to notices? No obligation. Confidential.
We assess the property and occupancy situation. Written cash offer within 24 hours. Holdover, post-judgment, or non-compliant tenant — all factored in. No surprises.
Erie County title closes. The tenant situation — including any pending court proceedings — transfers to NCB. You walk away. We handle whatever comes next.
NCB purchases rental properties from landlords dealing with bad tenants throughout Erie County and Niagara County. No repairs required. Tenants in place welcome. Cash. Close in 7 days.
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Can I sell my Buffalo rental if the tenant refuses to leave?
Yes — NCB purchases properties with holdover tenants, post-judgment tenants, and non-compliant occupants throughout Erie County. You do not need to complete the eviction process before selling to NCB. The tenant situation transfers to NCB at closing, including any pending court proceedings or outstanding warrants. Call (716) 557-7005 for a confidential assessment.
What is a holdover tenant in New York?
A holdover tenant in New York is one who remains in the property after their lease has expired without entering a new tenancy agreement. They cannot simply be removed — a holdover proceeding in Erie County Housing Court is required. Until the court issues and the Sheriff executes a warrant of eviction, the tenant has the legal right to remain.
Can I lock out a tenant who refuses to leave in Buffalo NY?
No. Changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities, or physically removing a tenant without a court-issued warrant constitutes illegal self-help eviction in New York. This exposes you to civil liability and potential criminal charges regardless of the tenant’s conduct. All removal must go through Erie County Housing Court.
What if I already have an eviction judgment but the tenant still won’t leave?
An eviction judgment allows you to request a warrant of eviction from Erie County Housing Court. The warrant must then be executed by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office — a process that takes additional weeks. NCB can close on the property even with an outstanding warrant in place. The warrant execution process transfers to NCB after closing.
Nickel City Buyers — Buying Rentals With Holdover Tenants Across WNY Since 2013
Nickel City Buyers, LLC purchases rental properties with holdover, non-compliant, and eviction-resistant tenants throughout Erie County and Niagara County, New York. Address: 3842 Harlem Rd STE 400-339, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 557-7005. Website: nickelcitybuyers.com.
Serving Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Kenmore, Depew, Lancaster, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Amherst, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, East Aurora, Clarence, Akron, Colden, Newfane, and Pendleton. Tenant won’t leave? We buy it anyway. Cash. 7 days. Bad tenants guide →
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