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Ask Altagracia: My landlord threatened to raise my rent after I reported unsafe wiring. What are my rights?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |February 25, 2026 - 9:30AM

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Ask Altagracia: I have trouble walking up stairs. Can I ask my landlord to move me to a lower floor?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |February 11, 2026 - 9:30AM

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Ask Altagracia: I had to hire an exterminator. Can I deduct the cost from my rent?

… … The correct way to deal with this issue is to reach out in writing to your landlord about the … problem before you pay for any pest control services You can make repairs and deduct reasonable costs but you would … PierreOuterbridge said … When reimbursement becomes a rent abatement … If a landlord has been notified fails to …

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |January 28, 2026 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Bedford Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Ask Altagracia: What are my rights if I’m renting month to month in NYC?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |January 21, 2026 - 9:30AM

Manhattan street view of apartment buildings with street-level retail

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Ask Altagracia: Do I have to move out temporarily if the landlord wants to make repairs?

… … A landlord needs a tenants permission in writing to make … dont have to vacate your apartment for your landlord to do the work Equally the landlord is not required to pay for you … negotiate a favorable relocation agreement Had the tenant refused to talk and let the issue go to court they might …