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Landlord won’t make repairs? What tenants can do
Living in New York City is a dream for millions of residents. However, that dream can become a nightmare if they find themselves battling a landlord over failed housing repairs. Landlords must abide by a state law prohibiting conditions in an apartment that endanger...
Don’t get duped by an illegal apartment when apartment hunting
Far too often, landlords lease apartments that don't meet legal criteria and can put you at risk. As a renter, it is important to know your rights and know what to look for to avoid getting taken advantage of by a landlord. According to tenants' rights attorney...
Tenants in rent stabilized apartments have the right to renew their lease
Apartment hunting can be a grueling process. When you finally find a place that works for you, you want to make sure you can stay there for as long as you like. So it's important to understand the terms of your lease, including whether you have the right to renew it....
Over 50 percent of NYC tenants use over half their income for rent
Surviving in New York City requires much more than just tenacity and a New York attitude. In today's housing market, it also requires a hefty amount of rent each month. According to a new analysis from the Citizens Budget Commission, about half of all renters in New...
Fight over rent overcharges in Financial District heats up
Rent laws in New York City change all the time, and it can be extraordinarily difficult for renters to keep track of what these changes are or what impact they could have. This is especially true for tenants who move around a lot and people who are new to living in...
New law helps apartment dwellers with asthma
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,532,508 people in New York state (or 9.9 percent of the state's population) have asthma. Living with asthma is difficult enough, but it is even harder when the conditions in your home make it...
Will a no-fee apartment save you money?
Apartments in New York City are expensive enough without additional fees. So searching for no-fee apartments sounds like a good idea. And in some cases, it is. However, you need to understand the details before you decide. The fee we are discussing is the broker's...
Ask Sam: My landlord is accusing me of creating a nuisance with clutter. Can I get evicted for this?
Sam Himmelstein's latest Ask Sam article on BrickUnderground.com addresses how landlords use false pretenses to enter a tenant's apartment. Click Here to Read The Full Article
Co-op and Condo Forum
On Tuesday, 10/29- HMGDJ's Kevin McConnell will be participating as featured speaker a symposium sponsored by NY State Senator, Liz Krueger. To learn more the rights of tenant-shareholders & condominium unit owners, along with the a discussion on the new...
No more double-dipping for landlords in Lower Manhattan
Most New Yorkers complain about substantial and crushing rent increases. Wanting to pay the same rent - or only a modest increase - doesn't make you greedy. It just makes you normal, especially when you live in a place where renting is more of a necessity than a...
