Delayed Section 8 payments could worsen discrimination against tenants, NYC attorneys warn

… Thousands of lowincome tenants in New York City rely on federally funded vouchers … to incur a financial penalty under New York state law tenants have a fiveday grace period before landlords can … its still going to be very stressful and scary for you as a renter especially as a lowincome renter said Luft who serves …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM
NYC broker fee bill becomes law without Adams’s signature

… declined to sign the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses FARE Act within a 30day window after approval by the City … support from celebrities such as comedian Ilana Glazer Brokers criticized the bill at an explosive hearing in June … that it would encourage landlords to raise rents But its worth noting that the bills implementation falls under the …

By Celia Young |December 16, 2024 - 3:00PM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… caps rent increases making it unlikely that rentstabilized tenants would see their rent frozen before October 2026 Rent … individuals represent property owners another two represent tenants and the remaining five members including the chair … for $259142 per month said shed welcome a rent freeze The renter who requested anonymity said that she doesnt worry …

By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM