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...
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The Status of Rent Overcharge Litigation Since Regina
Author: Ronald S. Languedoc The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (“HSTPA”), enacted in June 2019, dramatically amended the Rent Stabilization Law provisions as to how legal regulated rents and overcharge damages should be calculated, and these changes...
Immigrants in NYC: Beware discriminatory practices by landlords
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...
Seniors being kicked out of their independent living facility
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...
Viewpoint: No question that enacted pro-tenant legislation working
In her op-ed piece published in the NY Times on Dec. 26, 2019, Mara Gay unequivocally endorses protective tenant legislation enacted in Albany last year that pointedly seeks to better keep bad-faith landlords and property management groups in check. Specifically, New...
Some near-term perspective on slate of new protective NY housing laws
Seminal. Ground-breaking. A pivotal development. Those and many additional descriptors have been employed by wide-ranging commentators in media accounts over the past several months that spotlight noteworthy legislation informing New York City and State housing laws....
Can my landlord discriminate against me for contracting COVID-19?
As of May 1, New York still leads the nation in coronavirus cases, with more than 300,000 residents affected. Now that the state is expanding testing, where anyone can get a test at their local pharmacy, more people are likely to test positive. If you are one of them,...
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...
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...
