Virginia K. Smith

No one wants to wind up in court with their landlord, and on this front, we have some good news: the number of Housing Court cases has fallen by 24 percent over the past six years, according to data gathered by the Real Deal, meaning that fewer building owners have been suing their tenants. However, rates of eviction have risen, meaning that if you do get taken to court, you're more likely to get booted from your apartment.

When we consider New Year's resolutions, we typically think of a new diet, exercise, or budgeting regime (no judgment here if you've already abandoned your 2015 goals). But there's also such a thing as civic-minded resolutions, and the Bowery Boys have a great roundup of ways we can all be better New Yorkers in the coming year.

Below, a few of our favorite tips:

Can a landlord boot you from rent-stabilized digs if you winter in Florida? (NYT)

Bright pink bedding and other statement decor moves to try in 2015 (Refinery 29)