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Tips for tenants who do not feel safe at home
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...
What Is Breach of Quiet Enjoyment and Constructive Eviction?
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...
Something smells fishy: What to do when smells ruin an apartment
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...
What do I do if I find bed bugs in my NYC apartment?
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...
New to New York? What to know about different apartment types
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...
Can I get a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC?
Considering how expensive it is to live in New York, those who are new to renting might assume that they can just find a rent-stabilized apartment or move into one currently occupied by a family member. However, people in this position could be in for a rude...
Advocacy group releases list of worst evictors in NYC
The vast majority of people living in New York City are renters. This means that most people have rights as a tenant and landlords who must obey those rights. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. There are some unscrupulous landlords who engage in illegal...
HMGDJ Recovers Over $8 Million In Rent Refunds, A Waiver Of MCI Charges And Forgiveness Of 10 Years Of Rent Increases In Historic J51 Class Action Settlement
HMGDJ has recovered over $8 million in rent refunds, a waiver of MCI charges, and forgiveness of any possible rent increases over the past 10 years as part of a J-51 class action settlement for current and past tenants of an Upper East Side building. The agreement,...
HMGDJ wins a two and a half year, 30% rent abatement, after trial, proving the landlord failed to satisfactorily maintain a rent stabilized studio apartment
HMGDJ wins a two and a half year, 30% rent abatement, after trial, proving the landlord failed to satisfactorily maintain a rent stabilized studio apartment.
