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 York City Housing Authority that monitor safety measures. Tragically, a maintenance worker employed by […]

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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, sometimes landlord-tenant disputes arise that compromise this sort of relationship. Nonetheless, despite the […]

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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 their homes should not have to be something about which they […]

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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 wide range of issues. The RGB’s advice is to “Be […]

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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, whether to save money, because they […]

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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 of the tenancy to pay for any damages […]

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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 landlord-tenant disputes arise over a variety of issues. Tenants may benefit from […]

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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 both landlords and tenants to be aware of repairs that may […]

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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 seek to have a […]

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Due to expensive rent rates in New York City, many individuals opt to live with roommates. While living with a roommate or co-tenant offers numerous potential advantages, there is also the potential for conflict to arise between the parties, as well as between a landlord and tenants. It is important to distinguish between roommates and co-tenants, as […]

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