tenants' rights

Looking up at a row of colorful old brick residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Williamsburg Brooklyn of New York City
Roommates + Landlords
Everything you need to know about New York’s Good Cause eviction law

… more than 10 percent or 5 percent plus the consumer price index a measure of inflation whichever is lower  It also … defined as 10 percent or 5 percent plus the consumer price index a measure of inflation whichever is lower  If they do …

By Celia Young |April 23, 2024 - 4:45PM
Walking and enjoying the typical neighborhoods like the Bronx of New York City, with its brick buildings and exterior fire escapes and emergencies. Thank you This photo has been successfully downloaded. (Look for it in your Downloads folder or the last place you saved a file.) Having issues? Download again Credit:Domingo Saez Romero Stock photo ID:2060608839 Upload date:March 08, 2024 Location:United States Categories:Stock Photos|The Bronx
Roommates + Landlords
3 illegal restrictions your landlord may try to include in your NYC lease. Here’s how to push back
By Celia Young |April 17, 2024 - 3:00PM
Panorama of NEW YORK CITY with the bronx's neighborhood. stock photo
Roommates + Landlords
3 additional rights you have if you’re a senior or have a disability and live in rent-stabilized housing
By Celia Young |April 16, 2024 - 10:30AM
Close-up view of New York City style apartment buildings with emergency stairs along Mott Street in Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, United States. stock photo
Roommates + Landlords
What rights do squatters have in New York?

… and set up camp thereare very rare in NYC says Sam Himmelstein a partner at Himmelstein McConnell Gribben Joseph … Ive had There have been a handful of eyecatching stories about squatters recently including three cases in Queens In … months due to a backlog of cases Gothamist reported … What about roommates relatives or guests that refuse to leave … …

By Celia Young |April 8, 2024 - 10:30AM
Beautiful sunset after heavy rain shot in East Harlem, New York.
Affordable Housing
How to freeze your rent through two NYC programs
By Celia Young |April 3, 2024 - 1:30PM