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

… on federally funded vouchers to pay part of their rent But for the past two months those subsidies were briefly held up … change was not significant and that the payments were not late At the very least those payments are not late enough to … New Yorkers using Section 8 vouchers and even unlawful eviction   With delays in payments unfortunately I can see …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM
5 things NYC tenants need to know before going on a rent strike

… There are several steps involved in getting your New York City … in Housing Court to force them to make fixes But if all this fails it might be time to consider another option a rent … your landlord will likely sue you in housing court  in whats known as a nonpayment case While the case is ongoing …

By Celia Young |February 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
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

… are capped by the Rent Guidelines Board a ninemember board of mayoral appointees that voted to raise rents earlier this … cap based on research about the citys housing supply the cost of building operations public testimony and other data … relief to tenants struggling to keep up with the cost of living said Cea Weaver coalition director for Housing …

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