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The timeline for an eviction has many variables. But as a general guide, Suffolk County District Courts usually take 30-45 days to resolve an eviction; the Nassau County District Court usually takes 45-60 days; and the Town Justice Courts on the East End usually take about 30 days. Then add at least two weeks to that total for unforeseen issues.

Timeframes may vary depending on circumstances, and most evictions will be resolved in less time than that, but to know the maximum time will place the landlord in a better position to make plans for the property.

Many law firms will quote a low price, but then charge you extra for every court appearance, service of process, or add on a ton of additional fees.

We charge one low flat rate to evict your tenant, with 0 extra fees. You can view our most recent rates, and learn the questions to ask prospective lawyers on our fees page.

The tenant eviction process varies depending on the type of eviction proceeding you're bringing, the court venue, and the length of the tenancy. 

Generally you serve a tenant with the prerequisite notices required by law, then you draft, file and serve a petition with notice. You appear in court, and the judge will decide if your request for a judgment of possession and a warrant of eviction will be granted or not. 

You can view a more detailed description of the process to evict a Long Island tenant here. 

And you can view a timeline of a sample evictions matter here.