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… approach is to tell your landlord you are late with your rent and that you intend to pay at a specific future date … side takes advantage PierreOuterbridge said  … Check for a rent overcharge … If you are in a rentstabilized apartment … your rent history from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal is the first step in figuring …

… you may be able to bring a harassment proceeding in housing court  Another option is to withhold rent This action forces the landlord to negotiate but you … landlord into your apartment for repairs However its a different situation if repeated demands for access are …

… … If youve put your complaints about the buildings condition in … of Outerbridge Law representing residential tenants condo owners and landlords   This is known as an Article 7A … PierreOuterbridge said It involves getting educated on how buildings are managed organizing a tenant vote and …

… during heat season a landlord can face legal action in housing court PierreOuterbridge said Your first step if your … and you can also be awarded attorneys fees … Withholding rent for inadequate heat … Another approach to bring the landlord to the table is to withhold your rent As a tenant the leverage you have over your landlord is …

… overcrowding  If the landlord is asking for more money for water or other utilities based on occupancy that is illegal … What the law … Real Property Law section 235F Not only can you share your apartment with your immediate family you can also share with …

… state and city level allow for tenants with disabilities to keep an emotional support animal ESA This means you have a defense in housing court if your landlord attempts to evict you said … your need for an ESA … Asserting your rights with a letter to your landlord … A demand letter signals to your …

… condo owners and landlords   This means to enforce a rent reduction that was agreed to over email or text you … … Whether or not there is an email exchange discussing a rent reduction for renovations you can always withhold rent … has 15 years of experience litigating in Supreme DHCR and Housing Court To submit a question for this column click …