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
I’ve sublet a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC for five years. How do I take it over?

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment provides a major advantage to many New York City … on top of the legal regulated rent if the apartment is furnished  If youre being overcharged you may be able to … rights a complex issue for rentregulated tenants for a full rundown of how to take over a family members apartment  …

By Celia Young |March 12, 2025 - 10:30AM
I have an emotional support animal. How do I get my new landlord to let me keep it?

… and condo and coop boards must allow your emotional support animal ESA unless it would cause them an undue … that its fairly easy to get your landlord to allow your support animal as long as you follow a few steps NYC … what steps to take when making a request for an emotional support animal  … What can my landlord or board ask me … …

By Celia Young |February 12, 2025 - 9:45AM