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

… on the third according to a spokesperson Previously NYCHA would schedule payments for the first of the month before receiving the cash Gothamist reported A NYCHA spokesperson said that the policy change was not … before landlords can charge late fees But NYC housing attorneys warned that payment delays and growing uncertainty …

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

… are several 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 … rent funds aside in a separate bank account or in a lawyers escrow account so that if a judge orders you to pay back the …

By Celia Young |February 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… Thousands of New York City marketrate tenants gained a new legal right … protections from evictions in April under the states Good Cause eviction law But determining if you are protected by … Good Cause is no simple task Editors note As of August 2024 landlords are supposed to inform renters whether Good Cause

By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… and renewals commenced between Oct 1st 2026 and Sept 30th 2027 Collins added But he noted that the board considers a … occurring on or after Oct 1st of 2026 through Sept 30th of 2027 according to the board    … What would a rent freeze …

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