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Owner Occupancy Holdovers

A very common tactic if for the landlord to seek an eviction of a Rent Stabilized tenant in New York based on an allegation that the landlord intends [...]

Should I pay rent during my Housing Court case?

After tenants receive legal papers, they are often confused when the landlord refuses to accept any rent afterwards. It is perfectly natural for landlords to refuse rent once [...]

Individual Apartments Improvements

In a rent overcharge case, the most common defense that landlords pose is that of the 1/40th improvements increase. If an owner adds new services, improvements, or equipment [...]

Four Steps to Getting Repairs

landlord’s failure to repair is a serious issue, and tenants often feel powerless to force the landlord to do fix an apartment. Nevertheless, every rent-paying residential tenant is entitled [...]

How to Pick a Tenant Lawyer

Not all tenant lawyers are the same. Therefore, it is important that you know how to select a tenant lawyer who is (1) good, (2) good at housing, and [...]

How Do I Research My Landlord?

“How Do I Research My Landlord?”

In New York’s Housing Court, knowledge is power. The more information you have about your building, and the more advice you seek, the [...]

 

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