The moratorium on residential and commercial eviction proceedings has expired as of January 15, 2022. As experienced tenants’ attorneys, we here at are prepared to advise and represent tenants who have been served with notices from their...
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What to look for in a commercial lease?
When it comes to your business, signing on a commercial lease can be a significant investment for your company. For young companies just starting to expand, hire more employees or looking for a storefront, the criteria for a proper commercial lease could be a...
Four safety concerns landlords must address
When you rent a home, there are numerous maintenance and administrative tasks that a landlord must cover on your behalf. Tenant protection laws ensure that the home or building is safe and structurally sound, including the routine upkeep and inspections that...
Do I have to give my landlord a key?
Renting and dealing with landlords can feel like the wild west. It can be difficult to determine what landlords are saying and if it has legal validity. One question we often get is, “Do I have to give my landlord a key to my apartment?” New York Multiple Dwelling Law...
Housing-related sexual harassment is illegal. Agencies are acting.
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...
What are the differences between IAIs and MCIs?
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...
5 crucial things to understand about your security deposit
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....
Is your landlord using one-click eviction software?
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...
The dangers of renting an individual room in an apartment
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...
What to do if your landlord is harassing you
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...