My tenants' gas is out. Do I owe them a rent abatement?

… it may be in your best interests to also give them a rent abatement  our experts  say Under the citys Warranty of … as well as by the DHCR if your tenants file a complaint about a lack of service The tenant can commence what is … gas like the cost of eating out because they cant cook at home However given the steps youve taken to mitigate the …

By Alanna Schubach |April 15, 2019 - 9:00AM
What happens to tenants when Con Ed turns the gas off?

… in disaster The worstcase scenarioan explosion that ends lives and demolishes propertyis a terrifying prospect in … thus freeing up the landlord to rent the units at a higher rate But of course for rentstabilized tenants without the … a costly situation especially when they cant cook at home On Roosevelt Island the new luxury rental Riverwalk …

By Alanna Schubach |September 21, 2016 - 8:59AM
My building's had an illegal, hazardous gas hookup for years. Can I get a rent abatement?

… the wrong you may not be entitled to reimbursement for the rent youve paid while unknowingly staying in a dangerous … a problem how do you quantify the damages Given that you werent affected by the dubious meter hookup it may be hard to … potentially fruitless legal battle Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an expert  Send …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 12, 2016 - 9:59AM