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Under the law, you are entitled to have both a roommate and any family members living with you, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.

Federal, state, and city laws allow tenants with disabilities to keep an emotional support animal (ESA), said Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge, attorney and founder of Outerbridge Law.

Whether you hire a staging pro or do it yourself, avoid common mistakes that turn off buyers like not painting the place, forgetting about curtains, or not paying attention to lighting. 

To enforce a rent reduction agreed to over email or text, you need a lease amendment signed by both parties before the renovation work,  said Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge of Outerbridge Law.

Here are some of the most contentious maintenance issues for NYC co-op and condo owners and guidance on who typically is responsible for them.

Renters with an annual household income of $90,275 to $227,500 can apply for 150 rent-stabilized housing lottery apartments at 523 Neptune Ave. in West Brighton, Brooklyn.