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Ask Sam: Am I covered by the CDC or New York ban on evictions? What happens when they end?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 16, 2020 - 1:30PM

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Lenox Terrace tenants receive $1.1 million class action settlement. This could be good news for other renters

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 19, 2020 - 1:30PM

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Ask Sam: I had a trial pending in housing court when Covid hit. What happens now?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 22, 2020 - 9:30AM

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Ask Sam: I want to negotiate a buyout with my landlord. Should I wait out the coronavirus?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 8, 2020 - 1:30PM

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Ask Sam: Two of my roommates moved out. Am I responsible for their rent?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 24, 2020 - 9:30AM

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Ask Sam: How do I get help when New York passes the Emergency Rent Relief Act?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 10, 2020 - 9:30AM

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Ask Sam: I had to stop paying rent. What will happen next?

… begin eviction proceedings against you for nonpayment of rentbut the circumstances now are anything but normal says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer with the firm Himmelstein McConnell Gribben Donoghue … if its going to be different after this Related Ask Sam What are the rules for evicting rentstabilized tenants in …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |May 27, 2020 - 10:30AM

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Ask Sam: Could I lose my rent-stabilized apartment if I'm staying with family because of the coronavirus?

… associations First keep in mind that evictions are suspended indefinitely and housing courts are closed except for … tenants can be evicted if they are using their apartments as nonprimary residences The rent stabilization … or more they can begin eviction proceedings but only at the end of the latest renewal lease and after serving a 90 to …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |May 13, 2020 - 9:30AM

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Ask Sam: If I can’t pay rent, what happens when the eviction moratorium ends?

… tenants and tenant associations about how to negotiate with your landlordor break your lease if thats a better option for youwhen youre having trouble paying the rent And now theres potentially good news on the horizon for … of emergency and for six months after its end Specifically what this bill proposes is that for six months following the …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 15, 2020 - 9:30AM

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Ask Sam: My wife and I have been laid off. What happens if we can’t pay our rent?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 1, 2020 - 11:30AM