Ask Altagracia

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

… Dear Sam Ive lived in my rentstabilized apartment for 20 years … landlord in writing Then if they continue to refuse you can file your reduction of services claim more tips on that … qualify me for a rent abatement sponsored See all Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer Sam Himmelstein Esq represents …

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?

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?

… half the rent Is this legal … While market rate renters can charge roommates as much as they want if your roommate … a lawyer who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations What the roommate is doing … bigger room This means you are indeed within your rights to sue your roommate to recover the extra money youve splashed …

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?

… is now asking for two months security which I dont think he can do on a rentstabilized apartment But if I say no he will … My landlord is demolishing our building Is he allowed to evict me and can I get a buyout sponsored Security deposit self defense what you need to know now Ask Sam My landlords renovation is making my life miserable What are my …

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

Renovation

Ask Sam: Can my landlord charge me extra if I build shelves into my apartment?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 1, 2015 - 3:15PM

Second Homes

Ask Sam: Can I become a snowbird and still keep my rent-stabilized apartment?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 18, 2015 - 9:59AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: I got a job offer out of state. Can I sublet my rent-stabilized apartment?

… Dear Sam I just got a temporary job in California and I want to … apartment I read my lease and it seems to say I cant I asked my landlord and he said that if I sublet hell evict me …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 18, 2015 - 9:59AM