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… … If youve put your complaints about the buildings condition in writing to the … the 311 hotline and even withheld rent without results it is possible for tenants to take over the building You can … a building they first need to establish who lives there what renovation work is needed and what bills need to be …

… to help you search for the apartment you do not pay the fee It is illegal for landlords to charge real estate broker fees for rentals said Altagracia PierreOuterbridge attorney and … important takeaway is that under the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act passed earlier this year you do not pay a …

… … If tenants pay for heat there may be little incentive for your landlord to … tenants condo owners and landlords   All tenants in New York City are protected by the warranty of habitability … and you can also be awarded attorneys fees … Withholding rent for inadequate heat … Another approach to bring the …

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… by both the tenant and the landlord and any amendment has to be signed in the same manner as the original contract … condo owners and landlords   This means to enforce a rent reduction that was agreed to over email or text you … added  If and when you get to court a judge will determine how useful the original email exchange is for your case …

… and founder of Outerbridge Law representing residential tenants condo owners and landlords   Whats more if your … legal fees if theres a dispute In that situation you as the tenant who is wronged can have your attorneys fees … simply ending the lease early The landlord is in the business of rentingso when you are told to assign or sublet …