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 … New Yorkers using Section 8 vouchers and even unlawful eviction   With delays in payments unfortunately I can see … how the hell did we get here … In January just nine days after President Donald Trump was sworn into office the new …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM
NYC defends broker fee law against 'unpersuasive' REBNY lawsuit in court

… pushed back against a lawsuit challenging the citys new broker fee law in a court filing on Friday calling for the … it was unconstitutional While the reasons for the legislation are substantial they are also compelling because … the state should be charged with regulating fees … What does this all mean for renters … REBNYs lawsuit seeks …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… are covered under the law according to  openigloo  an apartment listing and review platform Brooklyn holds the largest number of …

By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
NYC broker fee bill becomes law without Adams’s signature

… the burden of paying a broker fee to landlords became law on Friday and will take effect in midJune even without … public to inform New Yorkers about the new law In the past NYC renters have paid broker fees of 10 to 15 percent of the … until its over … As written the FARE Act will take effect 180 days after it became a law on Dec 14th which would put …

By Celia Young |December 16, 2024 - 3:00PM