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New York’s Premier
Tenants’ Rights Law Firm
New York’s Premier
Tenants’ Rights Law Firm
In New York and elsewhere, there is an outrageous trend occurring. Landlords take advantage of poor tenants -- especially women of color -- by demanding sexual favors in exchange for not seeking eviction. One Oswego-area landlord, according to a civil lawsuit the...
If you are rent-regulated, there are a limited number of reasons your landlord may legally raise your rent, other than as part of a rent renewal. And one reason that comes up fairly frequently is to pay for improvements to the building. While improvements may sound...
Moving – especially in New York City – often requires sizable upfront costs. Things like hiring movers and renting trucks can be expensive. On top of that, you probably will need to pay a security deposit when signing your lease. A security deposit can be a hefty sum....
Since 2013, evictions in New York City have dropped by 41%, largely in response to the new law guaranteeing tenants the right to counsel when their landlords attempt to evict them. Then, in a landmark package of protections, the state of New York abolished high-rent...
Apartment hunting in NYC is notoriously challenging. It’s easy for people in this situation to feel desperate if their search isn’t going well. You want to make sure, however, that you are not letting the pressure of the search affect your good judgement, or you could...
Imagine coming home to your apartment. You’ve had a long day and you just want to take a hot shower, sit on your couch, watch TV and just relax. But instead of finding comfort and peace at home, you are met with harassment from your landlord. Sadly, too many tenants...
The fear of losing your home in an eviction is something that many New Yorkers have battled. You might get behind on rent or get into an argument with your landlord, and suddenly, it can feel like you are on the threshold of losing your apartment. However, while...
One of the best aspects of living in New York City is everything outside your home. However, people also want to make the inside of their home just as enjoyable. People decorate, change things and add life to their apartments. While this is something every person...
Rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments are highly prized in New York City. These apartments allow tenants to pay less in rent than non-regulated apartments, and they provide renters with protections regarding services and lease offerings. Unfortunately, they...
In 2019, the New York state legislature passed new laws that should have made it easier for tenants to collect rent overcharges. The law allows tenants who believe their landlords illegally de-stabilized their apartment to seek reimbursement for overcharges. This was...
