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New York’s Premier
Tenants’ Rights Law Firm
New York’s Premier
Tenants’ Rights Law Firm
It can be difficult for anyone to find suitable housing to rent in New York City. However, there are some people who face added challenges of discrimination by a landlord. This includes people who are or are perceived to have a certain immigration status. Even though...
If you are getting ready to move into a new apartment, you probably have a lot to think about. Where are you going to live? How much will it cost? When will you be able to move in? While you have these and many other questions to answer, don’t forget to have your...
HMGDJ’s New Years Announcement A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR From all of us at Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LLP HMGDJ Law Rises to the Challenge of 2020 HMGDJ attorneys and staff are grateful that we’ve been able to continue to win big...
Too many people feel uneasy, scared or anxious when they are at home. These feelings could stem from dangerous conditions in or around an apartment building or an abusive or harassing landlord that makes tenants feel unsafe. If you are in this difficult position, you...
It’s estimated that 2.3 million evictions are filed each year, nationwide. That’s four evictions every minute. We understand that eviction can have devastating consequences, leading to stress, health problems, hardship, possible job loss and even homelessness. And...
Eighty-six-year-old Milton G. moved into the Riverview Senior Independent Living facility in Hell’s Kitchen just a few months ago. He moved to the area to be closer to family after his partner of 30 years entered a nursing home. He hadn’t even fully unpacked when he...
If you want to leave your apartment but are bound by the terms of a lease for months or years, you may be frustrated with how difficult it can be to get out of lease without suffering some financial consequences. That said, there are ways to break a lease. One option...
Dealing with some unpleasantness is unavoidable when you live in New York City. You might not love the traffic or the noise, but they are inescapable consequences of living in the largest city in the United States. However, you should be able to escape the...
There may be nothing more unsettling for New York City tenants than discovering a bed bug infestation in your apartment. Unfortunately, getting bed bugs can almost be a rite of passage in this city, considering how often it happens to people. Despite the commonness of...
If you are new to New York, you could find that it takes time to adjust to things like the noise, the subway system and how expensive it can be. It can also be a challenge to adjust to the rules and details about the different types of apartments. New York City has...
