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Ask Sam: What are a landlord’s responsibilities when elevators are out of service for upgrades?
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Our landlord says we have to keep our garbage in our apartment until pick up day. Is this a violation of any kind?
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Construction on my block sends roaches into my apartment. What can I do?
… the problem will likely be exacerbated Thats because noise and activity of construction work can send them looking for … Bloom says landlords should also seal off basement windows and install door sweeps when construction begins Its also important that …
The Brick Underground Podcast: Protecting against fire and floods in your NYC apartment
… Recent deaths from fires and flooded apartments are likely prompting many New Yorkers to ask How … selfclosing doors in your building and checking they click shut when closing If they dont get in touch with the … battery packs unattended and always wait for them to cool down before you plug them in The episode touches on …
Complaints about a lack of heat are up 26 percent so far this winter
… the heat indoors is a must But for New Yorkers who live in rental buildings with inadequate heat the cold can be dire … heated apartments are a growing problem in NYC according to RentHops annual heat complaint report It found that heat … … Neighborhood Intel … health & safety … heat … landlords … renters … renting … winter … Complaints about a lack of heat …
My landlord is renovating an apartment and it's causing a pest problem. What can I do?
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Ask Sam: I think someone is entering my apartment when I’m not home. What can I do?
… womeninstalled a motionactivated camera in their rental trained it on the apartments entrance and captured a … sponsored Ask Sam What kind of problems qualify me for a rent abatement sponsored Ask Sam What are my rights as a marketrate tenant sponsored Read all our Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq …