What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?

… in your apartment that are so dangerous that your landlord will be barred from collecting rent from you if … If your landlord fails to fix a rentimpairing violation for more than six months they are barred from collecting … withhold rent though doing so will result in your landlord suing you for back rent The threat of being sued in housing …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM