Small Claims
Phone (716) 686-3459
Fax: (716) 686-3585
Small Claims is an informal court where individuals can sue for money damages only up to $3,000 maximum in the Town and Village Court. Claims over $3000 but not exceeding $5,000 can be direct to a City Court. The person or business MUST reside or have an office for business in the Town of Cheektowaga.
To start a small claim, come to the Court and complete a simple form in which you will need the name and address of the party to be sued. A filing fee of $10 is required for claims up to $1,000 or $15 for claims up to $3,000. A future court date will be scheduled.
For further inquiries: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/townandvillage/faqs.shtml#small
For Free Forms, Instructions and Information on starting a Small Claims Case: http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/smallclaims/forms.shtml
Landlord/Tenant
Phone: (716) 686-3459 Fax: (716)686-3585
In a Justice Court; you should have an attorney prepare the necessary eviction paperwork. Contact the court for further information if you see it necessary to prepare the necessary documents yourself.
The NYS Courts Access to Justice Program is pleased to announce a new publication, “Tenant Questions and Answers: Holdover Eviction Cases in New York State.” This guide is available on CourtHelp (http://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/qa_civillaw.html) and is specifically written for tenants in District, City, Town and Village Court holdover summary proceedings. This guide is a companion to the “Tenant Questions & Answers Nonpayment Eviction cases in New York State, published in December.