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I found out my apartment is illegal, and now my landlord wants to evict me. Can I get rent money back?
… … Its unlikely youll be able to recoup the rent youve already paid but you may be entitled to … it to you our experts say Typically an apartment is considered illegal when it is being used in a way that is in … But if you look at the buildings CO it will describe that space as a rec room Sometimes an apartment might also be …
Ask Sam: What happens if my building doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy?
… Older brownstones that havent been significantly renovated may not have or need a CO for instance but for most multiple … dwelling buildings it will be a requirement Other buildings may have COs that are out of date due to major upgrades or … prove a CO violation the case will be dismissed and you can live rentfree until the landlord remedies the situation And …
Ask Sam: Can I get evicted for renting my apartment on Airbnb?
… dwelling law its also illegal to advertise a shortterm rental in a multiple unit building Rentstabilized tenants … several factors that could impact your chances of avoiding eviction Were you in the apartment when you were Airbnbing … people If you refund all the money that you overcharged stop renting out your apartment immediately and never do it …
My landlord didn't tell me my building recently had bed bugs. What can I do?
… HPD has regulations which require a property owner to treat an infested unit and inspect surrounding units subsequent to a bed bug violation and to treat any additional bed bug compromised units says pest … in many cases of bed bug infestation it is not necessary to treat an entire building for the pests While in some cases …
My friends and I are apartment-hunting together. Do we each need our own guarantor?
… … Landlords will consider your combined income but if that doesnt amount to forty times the monthly rentthe standard metric NYC landlords use to gauge your … demonstrate an annual salary of 40 times the gross monthly rent as well as a credit score of 700plus Most leasing …