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Learn about your rights as a tenant
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Do New York City Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning?
Updated 7/26/2022
Learn about your rights and the regulations to air conditioning
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Do New York City Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning?
Updated 7/26/2022
Learn about your rights and the regulations to air conditioning
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Rent History 101: Is your landlord illegally overcharging you?
Updated 6/17/2022
Understand your rent history and learn how to contest illegal increases.
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NYC Fire Safety and Your Landlord’s Responsibilities
Updated 4/26/2022
Fire safety is important. Learn your rights and your landlord’s responsibilities for maintaining building safety.
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Can New Buildings Be Rent Stabilized? Yes, They Definitely Can
Updated 2/18/2022
Learn about the J-51 and 421-a tax abatement programs and how your apartment may actually be rent regulated
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There Are Bed Bugs in My Apartment: What Do I Do?
Updated 1/6/2022
Found bed bugs in your apartment? Learn what your landlord is required to do to fix the problem and what you can do if they don’t take action.
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Can My Landlord Add Fees to My Rent Bill?
Updated 1/5/2022
Learn about the late, legal, damage, and other types of fees landlords often illegally add to your rent and what you can do to dispute them.
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NYC Heat Law: Know Your Rights
Updated 11/15/2021
Learn about the New York City Heat Laws.
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There’s Mold in My Apartment: What Do I Do?
Updated 7/7/2020
Have a mold problem in your apartment? Take these steps to learn what your landlord is legally required to do to fix the problem.
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How Long Does A Landlord Have To Make Repairs?
Updated 3/31/2020
How long does a landlord have to make repairs? Find out how long you need to wait to file a complaint.
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