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Ask Sam: I owe six months of back rent. What happens now that evictions are allowed in NYC?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 26, 2022 - 9:30AM

Ask Sam: What is a 'horizontal multiple dwelling,' and is it rent stabilized?

… are financially legally and physically connected it may be rentstabilized says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer with the … and tenant associations Rentstabilization status applies to buildings that were built before July 1st 1974 and have … However in many cases the landlords of these properties have …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 12, 2022 - 9:30AM

Renovation

Ask Sam: My rental building is being converted to condos and the renovation is making my life miserable. What are my rights?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |December 22, 2021 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: What are the rules for evicting rent-stabilized tenants in NYC?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |December 8, 2021 - 1:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: My landlord is taking me to housing court. What can I expect?

… … Housing court reopened in midOctober but due to a significant backlog it will take longer … associations Prior to the pandemic Himmelstein says a rent nonpayment case might take six months to a year to resolve Today its likely to take longer but just how long is difficult to predict In the meantime tenants …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 24, 2021 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: My rental wasn’t ready when I moved in. Is that constructive eviction?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 10, 2021 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: Are bidding wars on a rent-stabilized apartment illegal?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |October 27, 2021 - 9:30AM

Troubleshooting

Ask Sam: I think someone is entering my apartment when I’m not home. What can I do?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |October 12, 2021 - 2:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: My rental flooded during Ida. Can I break my lease?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 22, 2021 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: My apartment was advertised as having a washer-dryer but there isn't one. What can I do?

… … As a general rule your rental lease governs the details of your living situation … and tenant associations The whole point of a contract is to finalize what was negotiated in advance Himmelstein says … and when should tenants file one sponsorsed Ask Sam How can I get access to my apartment after a fire sponsored …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 8, 2021 - 9:30AM