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Ask Sam: A leak from the unit upstairs flooded my apartment, but the landlord is blaming me. How can I keep my security deposit?
… stay put if you wanted toand youre probably entitled to a rent abatement says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer at … the warranty of habitability and a leak is always the landlords responsibility unless the tenant damages the … him Is he right sponsored Ask Sam What are my rights as a NYC renter in a marketrate apartment sponsored Ask Sam …
Ask Sam: I checked my apartment's rent history and I think it was illegally de-stabilized. What do I do?
… … Prior to the passage of rent reform legislation in 2019 a landlord could take an apartment out of rent stabilization … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …
Ask Sam: Our landlord wants to use a small room in our apartment as a separate rental. Is this legal?
… … It sounds like by renting out this third bedroom your landlord would be violating the states antiSRO statute says … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …
What are the pitfalls of co-living in NYC? 3 ways to protect yourself
… There are strict rules about renting out single rooms in New York Cityits illegal unless … offering private rooms and shared common spaces in NYC apartments are an increasingly popular trendbut they … is completely illegal says Sam Himmelstein a tenant and landlord lawyer with Himmelstein McConnell Gribben Donoghue …
Ask Sam: My ex is moving out. Does that mean my rent will go up when I renew my rent-stabilized lease?
… … Since your apartment is rent stabilized your landlord cant raise the rent by more than the amount set by … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …
Ask Sam: What are a landlord’s responsibilities when elevators are out of service for upgrades?
… … You can argue that the landlord must provide reasonable accommodation for these … and commercial tenants and tenant associations In older NYC buildings its not surprising that elevators occasionally … that has elderly residents tenants with disabilities or renters who have small children and strollers to carry …