Finding the perfect apartment in New York can be difficult. Managing location with housing needs with a reasonable budget can be stressful. Unfortunately for some New Yorkers, an already difficult process is made even worse due to the “blacklist”. What is the “blacklist”? The blacklist is a list put together by tenant-screening database companies. The […]

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New York City tenants have both legal rights and obligations. For example, they have to make regular rent payments and abide by the terms of their lease. They also have various rights regarding the habitability of the premises and what they may do with the premises. One right that tenants may have is the right […]

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New York City landlords and tenants often have disagreements. From issues concerning rising rent payments, to maintenance obligations, it can at times be difficult to maintain an amicable landlord-tenant relationship. One particularly troublesome turn of events that may escalate a landlord-tenant dispute is if a landlord changes the locks on a rental property without providing the tenant […]

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Some New York City landlords have taken legal action following a rent freeze in the city enacted by the Rent Guidelines Board. Recently, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board adopted Order No. 48, which has been endorsed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and places a freeze on rent increases. For one-year […]

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A New York City tenant who signs a rental agreement likely plans to use the rental property for the full term of the lease. However, sometimes situations arise in which a tenant wishes to sublease a property. While common, subleasing can raise complex issues between landlords and tenants that may lead to landlord-tenant disputes if not handled […]

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For different renters a landlord fills different roles. For some the landlord is simply a person who collects rent checks every month. For others the landlord represents the entity charged with keeping the building safe and secure. For everyone, however, the landlord-tenant relationship can be complex when there is a dispute to be resolved. One […]

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A New York City tenant involved in a dispute with his or her landlord can feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. A tenant, whether residential or commercial, relies on his or her rental property for basic housing needs or to run a business. When a tenant feels as though his or her tenancy […]

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New York City commercial tenants have many potential issues with which to contend. From standing out amid the competition, to advertising, to potential landlord-tenant disputes, there are many issues that might arise in the daily life of a commercial tenant. Under a new law, however, they may have one less concern. Recently, New York City Mayor […]

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There are many reasons why a person might choose to rent a home rather than purchase one. The legal terms, obligations and responsibilities contained within individual rental contracts vary. It is crucial that anyone entering such an agreement have a clear understanding of all written formalities before adding a signature to the bottom line. This […]

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For New York residents in Queens and elsewhere, it is not uncommon to rent a home or apartment. While it might not be the first time a renter enters into a landlord-tenant agreement, a rental agreement typically contains terms regarding the length of the lease, what is required by each party and conditions that could […]

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