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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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:
Tenants often see their lease as somewhat one-sided, intended to protect landlords and ensure they receive their rent. However, every lease is mutually binding, and most offer legal protections for tenants who get into a dispute with their landlord. But how exactly can your lease agreement protect you, and what should you do if your landlord violates your lease?
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When you sign a lease for an apartment, it is customary to hand over a security deposit, which theoretically should be returned to you after the lease ends. And yet, many landlords will keep the security deposit, sometimes without giving an explanation as to why. So do you have a right to have your security deposit returned, and if so, what happens when your landlord violates that right?
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New York State Senator Michael Gianaris and New York State Assemblyman Brian Barnwell have introduced legislation that would do away with Major Capital Improvements (MCI) for apartments in an effort to protect tenants’ rights. According to an article from Crain’s New York Business, the MCI program began in the 1970’s which allowed landlords to make capital improvements to their buildings and pass the costs onto the tenants by raising their rents.
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In partnership with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Tenant Protection Unit, a subpoena was issued in 2014 to investigate Marolda Properties and different landlord companies concerning allegations of tenant harassment and business practices.
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