I have been subletting in this apartment for 3 years, giving cash to the super only to find out recently this whole building should be Mitchell Lama and the woman whose name is on the lease is probably deceased. I recently received a "Preliminary Notice of Grounds for Eviction" siting "28 RCNY 3-02 (n)(4)". About half the tenants are in the same situation.
It says I have to leave by June 16 or they will apply to HPD for a "Certificate of Eviction" at which point I could ask for a court date. How long will all that take? Realistically how long do I have if I follow through with the hearing?
And do I have any rights to a settlement since I have been here for 3 years and have been paying about 3 times what the actual rent is all that time?!
Thanks, for any help!