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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I do have a lawyer and property management and haven't been directly involved, but I know that the tenant was served in English and Spanish and that the attorney wanted to ensure the outstanding payments were reviewed and accurate two days prior to the hearing.

I'm pretty certain that my tenant was about to get evicted when he moved in. What I've since learned is that he paid the first month's rent and security deposit with a credit card. I have no clue why this was acceptable to my property management. I've typically selected my own tenants and have never had a problem previously.

[b]It was suggested that I pay him to move months ago, but I feel as if that's how I wound up with him and a clean rental record.
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For the record, I do have a BBL and I don't know what a RAD is, but I've done everything asked of me by property mgmt.

I had planned to move back in but this has held that up. Is there any reprieve for me on that front? The property is normally owner-occupied.[/quote]

You do know that you're cutting off your nose to spite your face, right?

If it was suggested to you that you pay him months ago, just think... as of today, he would be out of your place, you'd be moved back in by now, and all would be right with your world.   
As it stands, you've paid the mortgage these past few months yourself, you've got no additional income coming in, this process is probably going to drag on another 9 - 12 months because Feb is just the first review and nothing gets accomplished there except suggesting mediation.

Pay the man.  Get him out.  You're only hurting yourself and your bank account by being so stubborn.
Reclaim your home and if you're so worried about giving him a blemish on his credit as a warning to other landlords, take him to small claims court and sue him for $5,000 in back rent.

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