Ask Altagracia

Ask Sam: Our landlord won't renew our lease and we think it's because we have a kid. What can we do?

… start by filing a complaint against your landlord says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer at Himmelstein McConnell Gribben … and federal levels Note that unlike marketrate tenants rentstabilized tenants have additional protections including … where your child will be welcome Himmelstein says Related Ask Sam What are my rights as a NYC renter in a marketrate …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |May 11, 2022 - 12:30PM

Rent

Ask Sam: My landlord didn’t give me 60 days notice of a rent hike. What can I do?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 27, 2022 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Can I ask a roommate who won't pay their share of the rent on time to leave?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 13, 2022 - 9:30AM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Can I do the repairs myself in my NYC rent-stabilized apartment?

… get that now you shouldnt alter the floors yourself says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer at the firm Himmelstein McConnell … you any legal trouble for it If a tenant does nonstructural improvements that dont require a permit such as electrical … as a result of changes to the rent laws in 2019 Related Ask Sam My rental building is being converted to condos and …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 23, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: Our building was condemned after being damaged by construction next door. Who is supposed to help us?

… steps to bring you and your neighbors back home says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer at the firm Himmelstein McConnell … tenants to alternate apartments for the same stabilized rents Himmelstein says And if they dont agree to do this … paying between their old and new apartments Related Ask Sam My rental building is being converted to condos and …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 9, 2022 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: Can I take over my grandmother's rent-stabilized apartment if I’m not on the lease?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 23, 2022 - 9:30AM

The Market

Ask Sam: What are my rights as a NYC renter in a market-rate apartment?

… … Rentstabilized tenants are entitled to certain protections … still have a number of rights you should be aware of says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer at the firm Himmelstein McConnell … keep any of the deposit Furthermore landlords can no longer ask for multiple months of rent upfront they can only …