Proper Eviction Paper Service

Summary

In Riverhead, NY, eviction papers must be served to each tenant individually for the process to be valid. Using Doe as a placeholder name is generally not sufficient. A process server must make diligent attempts to serve the papers personally. If you inform the court about improper service, they could potentially initiate a new service process, but this decision ultimately lies with the court. Contact Suffolk County District Court for more specific guidance.

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In New York, specifically Suffolk County:
*. Tenants must be individually named and served for legal proceedings to be valid.
*. "Doe" naming is generally not sufficient.
*. The process server must make diligent attempts to serve the papers personally.
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Eviction
In Riverhead, NY, for an eviction:
*. Each tenant must be individually served.
*. "Doe" naming is typically not valid.
*. A process server must attempt personal service.
Contact Suffolk County District Court for more specific guidance.
So if i tell this to the court it would start the process of serving me over correct?
Yes, if you inform the court about the improper service, they could potentially initiate a new service process. However, this decision ultimately lies with the court.