NY state legislators propose bills to protect land-lease co-ops from land rent hikes

… ground rent increases to 3 percent or the consumer price index whichever is greater As these leases expire the people … landlease coops in NYC and has also raised a debate over what kind of New Yorker deserves legal housing protections … … example one owner listed their studio apartment for $99900 what would be a great deal on Billionaires Row if it wasnt …

By Celia Young |May 15, 2024 - 12:30PM
3 legal battles could spell big changes for property taxes and housing vouchers in NYC

… cut off renters from assistance under the FHEPS and CityFHEPS housing voucher programs despite being eligible to … the city will review cases to see if previous FHEPS and CityFHEPS voucherholders should be eligible and will update … City Council laws that would allow more New Yorkers to apply for CityFHEPS including lowincome New Yorkers at risk …

By Celia Young |March 20, 2024 - 1:20PM
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear another challenge to NYC’s rent stabilization law

… The US Supreme Court will not consider  two remaining … Joseph and a Brick sponsor by the way The ruling of lower courts which previously rejected owners claims will stand … that it already declined to hear an earlier challenge to NYCs Rent Stabilization Law in October Justice Clarence

By Celia Young |February 20, 2024 - 12:08PM
I worked in NYC housing court for 20 years. Here are my 3 best tips for tenants squaring off against their landlords

… can be a daunting experience whether youre asking a judge to force your landlord to make repairs or worse facing … two decades defending tenants in NYC housing court and saw renters lives uprooted by eviction proceedings He wrote a … for tenants going to NYC housing court … 1 Understand your rights … NYC tenants are entitled to live in safe …

By Celia Young |June 30, 2023 - 11:52PM