While not everyone has a contentious relationship with their landlord, there is always the chance that they will face some kind of significant legal issue related to their apartment. When this happens, it is typically a good idea to hire a lawyer with experience handling disputes between landlords and their tenants. But why exactly might you need to hire a landlord-tenant lawyer?
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Under New York law, every tenant is entitled to have their security deposit returned to them after the end of their lease, unless it has been used to pay for repairs. Despite this, tenants often struggle to get their security deposit back from their landlords. What does it mean to have a right to your security deposit back, and what can you do when your landlord refuses to cooperate and give it back?
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New York State recently implemented a new law known as the Good Cause Eviction Law, which went into effect on April 20, 2024. This law substantially changed the rules regarding evictions across the state, making it harder for landlords to excessively increase rent or force tenants out of their apartments without good reason. But what exactly is a “good cause” eviction, and how might that impact you?
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The right to quiet enjoyment is one of the fundamental rights that all tenants possess. Thanks to this essential legal doctrine, you can enjoy your apartment without unexpected intrusions. Here are five things you should know about the right to quiet enjoyment:
One of the primary duties of a landlord should be to ensure that his/her property is safe and comfortable for tenants. Unfortunately, some landlords fail to keep up with this responsibility, resulting in their apartments becoming unsafe. But what exactly should you do if your apartment becomes uninhabitable?
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In New York State, you cannot be legally evicted from your apartment without your landlord seeking permission from the court to do so. In order to get around this process, some landlords will engage in illegal practices to force tenants out of their apartments. But how exactly can you be illegally evicted from your apartment, and what should you do if that happens to you?
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A recently introduced bill would attempt to roll back squatters’ rights in New York, making it easier for landlords to remove tenants occupying the premises illegally. The bill comes after a high profile case involving a woman arrested for changing the locks on a property she owns and alleged that there were squatters occupying the premises. If successful, the bill could have a dramatic effect on the rights of tenants throughout New York, not just for squatters.
Landlords attended a virtual hearing before the New York City Rent Guidelines Board on June 13, 2023, to ask for permission to raise rents for their rent stabilized apartments. Their rationale for asking for rent increases was to keep up with rising costs to maintain their apartment buildings, which have increased due to higher property taxes, maintenance costs, and insurance premiums. Tenant advocates want to keep rents from going up, expressing concerns about affordability in the city.
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Landlords in New York have issued objections about proposed “good cause” eviction bills that they believe would endanger their ability to make money renting out their properties. These bills, which have been circulating in the New York State Assembly, would significantly restrict landlords’ ability to evict tenants, as well as potentially limit the extent to which landlords could increase rents. Tenant advocates, meanwhile, are pushing for the bills in the face of what they consider to be abusive practices by landlords.
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A surprising number of people do not pay much attention to their lease agreement before they sign and commit themselves to what is a binding contract. Because of this, a surprising number of tenants (and even some landlords) will find themselves shocked to discover what their lease actually requires from them. Here are five terms you should be familiar with in your lease agreement, in case you get in a dispute with your landlord:
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