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

… federal government on February 1st and March 1st and paid landlords on the third according to a spokesperson … the payments were not late At the very least those payments are not late enough to incur a financial penalty under New … need to prove in housing court that they have made their required payments If you do need to go to housing court you …

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

… fee law in a court filing on Friday calling for the suit to be thrown out The city argued that the law which shifts the burden of paying broker fees from renters to landlordsreduces a significant barrier renters face when … Ossé declined to commentciting the ongoing litigation  … How did the city respond … REBNY claimed that the FARE Act …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
5 things NYC tenants need to know before going on a rent strike

… steps involved in getting your New York City landlord to make repairs You can send them a formal letter You can get your fellow tenants to complain You can call 311 You can file an HP Action in … at 1616 President St An attorney can help you figure out how to argue your case in housing court For example the …

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