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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
