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

… briefly held up following confusion over a proposed federal funding freeze The New York City Housing Authoritywhich … Henríquez the director of litigation at Manhattan Legal Services It may lead to even more landlords being … have Section 8 vouchers Its illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to someone because they use a housing voucher or …

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

… New York Citys legal counsel pushed back against a lawsuit challenging the citys new broker fee law in a court … nonprofit that helps lowincome New Yorkers find housingmoved to join the case in support of the FARE Act  … services or face civil penalties of up to $2000 Typically a NYC renter will pay a 10 to 15 percent broker fee even if …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
NYC housing attorneys rally as potential strike nears: ‘A fair contract is possible’

… salary floor and more flexible work from hometwo sticking points in the ongoing negotiations Carter told Brick … economic and political climate but we are committed to offering the best compensation package possible within the …

By Celia Young |February 26, 2025 - 11:00AM
NYC broker fee bill becomes law without Adams’s signature

… legislation shifting the burden of paying a broker fee to landlords became law on Friday and will take effect in … a law  UPDATE The Real Estate Board of New York  filed a lawsuit to block the FARE Act in Manhattan federal court … previously said the bill could have unintended consequences namely that it would encourage landlords to raise rents But …

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