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

… … Your first step for any problem with your apartment should be to contact your landlord But if that doesnt get … is called the rentimpairing violation defense but its not commonly used by tenants To use this defense tenants … prohibitively expensive  Its really the only defense that exists that you have to put money down in order to raise it …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its … that you are signing a binding contract You are on the hook to pay rent for the entire lease term which … explain your situation Be upfront and transparent and ask what your options are  Some landlords will act reasonably so …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 9:45AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… surprised by the new rent because similar bedrooms in the area are renting for around $$$$ I understand the market has …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM