If I'm renting in a condo, does the owner have to re-paint the apartment?

… it hasnt been painted in over four years Do the same rules about landlords painting every three years apply to leases …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 20, 2017 - 1:59PM
Am I allowed to charge a late fee for my tenant who's always behind on rent?

… … Since the lease is rentstabilized you cant introduce a latefee policy if it … commercial tenants and tenant associations Because under rentstabilization renewal leases always have to be on the same terms and …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 21, 2017 - 3:59PM
New city council legislation to guarantee low-income tenants legal representation in housing court

… Until recently many NYC tenants summoned to housing court ended up representing themselves rather than … that lowincome defendants will be represented by lawyerIn his State of the City address De Blasio … tenants in housing court he said If youre a hardworking New Yorker if youre someone struggling to make ends meet if …

By Alanna Schubach |February 17, 2017 - 11:59AM