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NYC apartment buildings on Bleecker Street in Manhattan

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: Can my roommate and I challenge a non-renewal notice under Good Cause eviction law?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |March 27, 2025 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: Can I break my lease because the building doesn't feel safe?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |March 12, 2025 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: How do I protect my security deposit and avoid owing extra rent when my lease ends?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |February 24, 2025 - 9:30AM

A laundry basket sitting next to an open washing machine

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: I installed a washing machine and now the landlord wants me to pay a fee. Is that allowed?

… fees authorized by law for tenants in rentstabilized apartments and this includes washing machines dryers and … legal surcharges that can be added to your rent if you install a washing machine dryer or dishwasher They also provide … surcharge for a washing machine is either $2086 or $2338 with the higher charge levied if the utility cost is paid by …

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |February 11, 2025 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: My roommate stopped paying rent and won’t move out. What legal action can I take?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |January 22, 2025 - 9:30AM

Rent

Ask Altagracia: I'm subletting and have been asked to move out within a few days. Is this legal?

… to move out of a New York City rental within just a few days Subtenants have rights and you are entitled to stay … they dont own PierreOuterbridge said … How much advance notice to expect … Landlords are required to give you … the notice period is 30 days from one to two years it is 60 days and for more than two years you are entitled to a …