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Ask Sam: Should my neighbors and I hire a lawyer to deal with a possible rent increase for an elevator repair?
… theirs will sit down with tenant associations for a free consultation At the very least no matter what the MCI … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …
Ask Sam: What's a 'major capital improvement,' and does it really mean my landlord can raise the rent?
… fully replaced not just repaired Full requirements can be found on this NYSHCR fact sheet and further details are on … tell you theyve done some work and start asking for more money every month you can flat out refuse says HersheyWebb … send you a copy or set up a time for you to come to their offices and pore over the details The number one line of …
Ask Sam: Is my landlord obligated to upgrade my ancient kitchen?
… type of requirement in rentstabilized apartments for the landlord to updateupgrade the bathroom or kitchen after a … a lawyer who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations The landlord does not have …
Ask Sam: Can my landlord charge me extra if I build shelves into my apartment?
… NYC apartment and want to install wall mounted shelving Does this constitute an improvement or alteration requiring … a lawyer who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations If youre talking about … tenant adding a full commercial kitchen to a retail space However kitchen cabinets that are attached to the walls with …