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...
Year: 2016
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...
NYC tenants sue landlord over rent by the room arrangement
It can be difficult for an individual to find a rental property in New York City that suits his or her needs. There is often high demand and short supply, accompanied by steep rent payments. Some tenants may only want to rent a room, rather than a whole apartment,...
How does a NYC tenant get his security deposit returned?
Typically, tenants in Queens will have to pay a security deposit to a landlord when renting an apartment. In theory, a security deposit, which is often equivalent to one month's rent, is held by the landlord for the term of the lease and will be used at the conclusion...
Queens tenants’ rights include access to safe, secure premises
Upon completing the often challenging task of securing a rental property in New York City, a tenant might have high hopes that the rest of his or her experience will be smooth sailing. Unfortunately, however, that is not always the case, and all too often...
What repairs are landlords required to make?
Both landlords and tenants have certain obligations to the other party in a landlord-tenant relationship. One of a landlord's essential obligations is to repair the premises when needed. A landlord is not required to make all repairs, however, so it can be helpful for...
Legal help in rent stabilization of a rental property
Given the rising cost to rent in New York City, the law is designed to make sure that some residents are able to rent a place to live or stay in their current residence without having to pay escalating prices to do so. This is known as rent stabilization. Many people...