major capital improvements

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What is a 'major capital improvement' and how does it affect the rent?

… While you want our apartment to be kept in good condition tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized units in New York City … for upgrades that justify a landlord permanently hiking the monthly rent even in the middle of a lease The city defines …

By Celia Young |September 11, 2024 - 10:30AM

Troubleshooting

By Alanna Schubach |January 18, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

I renewed my lease with no rent increase. Why do I have to pay extra for a new major capital improvement?

By Alanna Schubach |November 15, 2021 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Should my neighbors and I hire a lawyer to deal with a possible rent increase for an elevator repair?

… who represents tenants battling capital improvementrelated rent increases points out that many firms including theirs will sit down with tenant associations for a free consultation At the very least no matter what the … MCI laws that benefit tenants says HersheyWebb In the past landlords have been able to institute permanent rent …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 4, 2020 - 10:00AM