tenants' rights

Ask Sam: What are a landlord’s responsibilities when elevators are out of service for upgrades?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 10, 2022 - 1:45PM

Ask Sam: We deducted the cost of an emergency repair job from our rent, but our landlord insists we owe him. Is he right?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 27, 2022 - 1:00PM

Affordable Housing

I’m worried about rising rents—where can I learn more about NYC's affordable housing crisis?

… … Rents in New York City are indeed soaring to record highs and the situation is made critical by a lack of affordable housing If youre trying to get a handle on whats … fight to keep rent increases low for tenants in stabilized apartments by attending hearings providing testimony and …

By Emily Myers |July 7, 2022 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: Will I lose my rent-stabilized apartment if I have to leave town to care for a sick relative?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 5, 2022 - 1:00PM

Live

Our co-op board is getting complaints about a video doorbell invading a shareholder's privacy. How should we respond?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |June 23, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

Rent increases of 3.25 percent and 5 percent for stabilized tenants are the biggest in a decade

… York Citys one million stabilized apartments can now expect rent increases at lease renewal time of 325 percent for … leases as a result of a final vote last night by the Rent Guidelines Board the city agency that determines rent … process and tonight our city has failed them she said … Landlords not satisfied … The increases leave landlords …

By Emily Myers |June 22, 2022 - 12:30PM