tenants' rights

… … Its true that your landlord is legally obligated to return your deposit within 14 days but its usually not … to the law in 2019  capped the deposit at one months rent the new laws also created specific rules for how and when landlords must return deposits In addition the …

… … Yes certain problems will entitle you to a rent abatement but dont assume you can start shrinking your rent checks the first time something goes wrong says  Sam Himmelstein  a lawyer with the firm  Himmelstein … Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 Related   Ask Sam What is a reduction of services complaint and when …

… … You may have a few options to protect yourself from eviction and even if your landlord sues you there is a long … there are additional measures that residential tenants can take if their landlords try to sue them for nonpayment …

… is now legal in New York State under certain conditions if your smoking is creating a nuisance you could have problems … Yorkers are now permitted to possess up to three ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of cannabis concentrate Before … under the category of nuisance and are possible grounds for eviction But now smoking marijuana in your apartment is much …