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Do New York City Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning?
Updated 7/26/2022Learn about your rights and the regulations to air conditioning
Do New York City Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning?
Updated 7/26/2022Learn about your rights and the regulations to air conditioning
Rent History 101: Is your landlord illegally overcharging you?
Updated 6/17/2022Understand your rent history and learn how to contest illegal increases.
NYC Fire Safety and Your Landlord’s Responsibilities
Updated 4/26/2022Fire safety is important. Learn your rights and your landlord’s responsibilities for maintaining building safety.
Can New Buildings Be Rent Stabilized? Yes, They Definitely Can
Updated 2/18/2022Learn about the J-51 and 421-a tax abatement programs and how your apartment may actually be rent regulated
There Are Bed Bugs in My Apartment: What Do I Do?
Updated 1/6/2022Found 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.
Can My Landlord Add Fees to My Rent Bill?
Updated 1/5/2022Learn 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.
There’s Mold in My Apartment: What Do I Do?
Updated 7/7/2020Have a mold problem in your apartment? Take these steps to learn what your landlord is legally required to do to fix the problem.
How Long Does A Landlord Have To Make Repairs?
Updated 3/31/2020How long does a landlord have to make repairs? Find out how long you need to wait to file a complaint.
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