tenants' rights

Ask Sam: When does it make sense to file an HP action against my landlord?

… explains and is included to monitor the case and help draft a court order You dont need a lawyer for this but … feel more comfortable having one and it certainly can help You can file individually or as a group if there are … to how it should be remediated In these instances it can be helpful to have an attorney who will push for the landlord …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 13, 2023 - 4:30PM

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Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: I’m being blamed for a leak that isn’t my fault. How do I get my landlord to fix it?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 30, 2023 - 2:30PM

A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings with fire escapes along a street with a stop light on the Upper East Side of New York City

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: Is my landlord allowed to charge a J-51 fee after the tax abatement expires?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 16, 2023 - 12:30PM

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Rent

My apartment building doesn't have a C of O. Do I have to pay rent?

By Emily Myers |July 31, 2023 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

I’m moving out. Do I have to help show my apartment to the next renter?

By Celia Young |July 12, 2023 - 2:30PM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: How do you get a buyout to leave a rent-stabilized apartment?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 12, 2023 - 12:30PM

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Roommates + Landlords

I worked in NYC housing court for 20 years. Here are my 3 best tips for tenants squaring off against their landlords

… An apartment owner also has to keep your unit warm in the winterat least 68 degrees during the day and 62 degrees at … feel impossible to track down the information necessary to win a court battle even with free legal assistance or if …

By Celia Young |June 30, 2023 - 11:52PM