If you are buying a home, you know that this is a huge investment. As such, you want to make sure that the home is safe to live in, that there are no expensive repairs you will need to make in the near future and that there are no existing problems with the home. To...
Month: October 2016
Restrictions limit when landlords may enter rental properties
When a tenant rents a property from a landlord, they likely anticipate having a certain degree of privacy. The rental property serves as a tenant's home, and a Queens tenant will undoubtedly expect to be able to live in the premises without unwarranted intrusions from...
Maintenance failure contributed to deadly NYC apartment fire
New York City residents have the right to live in safe and habitable rental properties. There are laws and regulations that aim to protect this right, including laws that detail landlord obligations regarding safety requirements, as well as agencies such as the New...
Landlord retaliation prohibited when NYC tenants exercise rights
Ideally, New York City landlords and tenants will have an amicable and peaceable relationships. One party will provide safe and secure housing and the other party will pay his or her rent on time and comply with the obligations of the lease. Unfortunately, however,...
Queens attorney protects tenants’ rights to safety, security
Tenants in Queens undoubtedly have many daily challenges. From dealing with a stressful work environment, to paying bills, to making sure they spend quality time with their families, New York City residents have a great deal on their minds. The safety and security of...
Is “key money” legal in New York?
Renters in New York are often required to pay certain fees to secure housing. However, some of these fees might skirt the legality of what landlords can ask of tenants. The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) reminds renters that they have legal protections on a...