A lot of New Yorkers fall on hard times. This can leave them struggling to make ends meet, which oftentimes puts them at risk of eviction. But if you are facing the very real possibility of eviction, then you need to know that you might have a number of defenses...
landlord-tenant disputes
landlord-tenant disputes
Landlord–tenant dispute over rent controlled apartment continues
In Queens and throughout New York, real estate and rental properties are a major source of dispute between landlords and renters. This is especially true if the apartment is rent controlled and a person does not want to move out. Because these apartments can result in...
Can tenants legally withhold rent while living in your property?
As a landlord, you're able to make money by providing one of the basic necessities of life to your tenant. Doing so requires a lot of work. You might try to handle some repairs or maintenance yourself to keep costs low. You also probably screen tenants to ensure they...
Potential remedies tenants have if a landlord fails to repair
There many people renting in New York. When people start their rental at a particular apartment or home, they usually sign a lease. This is the official contract between the tenant and landlord and sets out the terms of the lease and the responsibilities of both the...
Necessary preparations for a landlord in the event of a trail
Disputes between landlords and tenants have existed for centuries. While some disputes are resolved outside of the courtroom, there are many disputes that eventually go to trial. As with any other legal dispute, when a landlord–tenant dispute goes to trial in a New...
What duties does a landlord have to their tenants?
Being a landlord in New York can be a lucrative endeavor. However, landlords also have responsibilities to tenants. Specifically, landlords have to make sure their property is kept safe, is up to code and that necessary repairs are timely made. The following are some...
Can my landlord legally raise my rent every year?
We know that New York is a rental mecca. Everywhere you turn there are apartments or other housing for rent, often at very steep prices for the square footage. This brings us to our question. Can your landlord just decide to raise rent every time your lease comes...
What to do if your tenant fails to pay their rent
As a landlord, it’s your hope that your tenant pays their rent in full and on time every month. When this happens, it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Unfortunately, even good tenants can fall behind on rent payments from time to time. There are many reasons...
Basic rules for security deposits in New York
When landlords decide to rent an apartment or other property to a potential tenant, there are number of different factors that will go into that decision, but the most important one is that they need to have assurances that the tenant will be able to pay their rent...
What landlords and tenants need to know about eviction right now
New York’s eviction moratorium has been extended until August 20th. It is important for those impacted by the eviction moratorium to know what it means for them and how the extension works because some aspects of the new executive order beginning on June 20th mark a...
