Who is responsible for fixing a clogged drain, you or your landlord?

… a tenant cant do a better job of reducing or preventing the backup from happening in the first place Anything that can … eviction So while most landlords are understanding and know backups happen if for example they pull your kids bath toys … Queens fatberg  of 2017 which  resulted in major sewer backups On that note the citys Department of Environmental …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 18, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… apartment  and how eager your landlord is to keep you as a tenant  Even so there are ways you can speed up repairs … lease for a marketrate apartment But take heart Good Cause eviction law protects many tenants in marketrate rentals … tenants can sue their landlords  An HP Proceeding is a lawsuit that you bring in housing court against your …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
No heat and pests galore: The top 5 NYC renter complaints of 2024 and how to fix them

… On one of the coldest days this winter I attempted to take a shower I say attempted … experience commonplace for thousands of New Yorker City renters each year Renters filed more than 265000 complaints … out No heat in your NYC apartment or radiator too hot Heres what you can do … 2 Unsanitary conditions mold rats and …

By Celia Young |January 27, 2025 - 10:45AM