tenants' rights

A red brick Brooklyn multifamily apartment building
Roommates + Landlords
5 things NYC tenants need to know before going on a rent strike

… this fails it might be time to consider another option a rent strike Rent strikeswhen tenants collectively withhold rent to force … at Legal Services NYC It doesnt mean its going to be the best option but its something to think about Its a risky …

By Celia Young |February 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
Union members march in a circle on Monday afternoon in front of Queens Civil Court.
Rent
Legal services staffers and housing lawyers rally for a raise, warn of potential strike
By Celia Young |February 4, 2025 - 3:30PM
New York City, old apartment building with external fire ladder and ornamental carvings around windows
Roommates + Landlords
What undocumented tenants and apartment hunters should know about their rights in NYC

… Its illegal for a New York City landlord to discriminate against a renter or tenant based on … phone by calling the tenant hotline at 212 3353300 The DA will forward your complaint to the appropriate agency …

By Celia Young |January 31, 2025 - 1:00PM
Typical facade of an old residential building in Manhattan.
Roommates + Landlords
Is your landlord one of the worst in NYC? Here’s who you should avoid
By Celia Young |January 24, 2025 - 11:00AM
A young lady studying at the kitchen counter, utilizing a laptop and notepad.
Troubleshooting
New AI tool guides NYC tenants who need landlords to make repairs
By Celia Young |January 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
Single-family apartments in the Williamsburg neighborhood in New York (USA)
Roommates + Landlords
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM
Colorful historic buildings on 4th Street in the East Village of Manhattan in New York City with empty blue sky background
Roommates + Landlords
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law
By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
Image of apartment buildings in New York City
Roommates + Landlords
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate
By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM