tenants' rights

Ask Sam: How do I find out if I’ve been overcharged for rent, and what can I do about it?

… cases thanks to greater tenant protections under the new rental laws passed by the State Legislature last year and if … to request the apartments rent history from the Division of Homes and Community Renewal DHCR Then bring the history to … To submit a question for this column click here To ask about a legal consultation email Sam or call 212 3493000 … …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 22, 2020 - 10:00AM

Rent

My landlord threatens to keep my security if I don't manage apartment showings. Is this legal?

By Alanna Schubach |January 21, 2020 - 9:00AM

Rent

Ask Sam: Our landlord is renting to a commercial tenant without changing the Certificate of Occupancy. Can we withhold rent?

… certificate of occupancy has not been updated to allow for commercial tenants your landlord is violating it and you can withhold your rent …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 8, 2020 - 10:00AM

Rent

What’s a red herring notice—and why the strange name?

By Emily Myers |January 2, 2020 - 1:00PM

Sell

2020 NYC real estate forecast: Buyers trade up, renters lose advantage, and sellers...quit?

… estate market in 2019 First in the form of New Yorks historic rent reforms and again with a pile up of luxury condos As a result power shifted in two significant ways … wont face much pressure to fill apartments and so getting a lease with some kind of concession will be harder to find in …

By Emily Myers |January 2, 2020 - 8:30AM