Ask Altagracia

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Can my landlord really put a "don't sue" clause in my lease?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |December 9, 2015 - 12:59PM

Roommates + Landlords

Stabilized renters: it just got easier for landlords to try to give you the boot

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 23, 2015 - 12:59PM

Troubleshooting

Ask Sam: Can my landlord evict me if my spouse just died?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 11, 2015 - 12:59PM

The Market

Ask Sam: My building went co-op, but it's all still rentals. Should we be rent stabilized?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |October 28, 2015 - 11:59AM

Improve

Ask Sam: Can I get my landlord to replace the rickety door to my terrace?

… Sam Himmelstein a lawyer who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations I dont think this … if you fix the screen door yourself then deduct the cost of repairs from your rent Himmelstein warns If the landlord wants to play hard ball you could get dragged to housing court Instead your best bet here is to file a …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 9, 2015 - 1:59PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: I think my landlord is messing with our water pressure. What should I do?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 19, 2015 - 11:59AM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Is my landlord obligated to upgrade my ancient kitchen?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 5, 2015 - 10:59AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: I spend most nights at my boyfriend's place these days. Can my landlord kick me out of my rent-stabilized apartment?

… Dear Sam I have a rentstabilized apartment and currently spend most nights at my boyfriends apartment Can my landlord decide not to renew my lease and claim that …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 22, 2015 - 12:59PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Can I sue my roommate for charging me more than my fair share of the rent?

… Dear Sam Ive been living as a roommate in a rentstabilized apartment … half the rent Is this legal … While market rate renters can charge roommates as much as they want if your roommate …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 23, 2015 - 1:59PM

The Search

Ask Sam: How much security deposit can my landlord charge for a rent-stabilized apartment?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 10, 2015 - 11:30AM