The fear of losing your home in an eviction is something that many New Yorkers have battled. You might get behind on rent or get into an argument with your landlord, and suddenly, it can feel like you are on the threshold of losing your…
One of the best aspects of living in New York City is everything outside your home. However, people also want to make the inside of their home just as enjoyable. People decorate, change things and add life to their apartments. While this is something every…
Rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments are highly prized in New York City. These apartments allow tenants to pay less in rent than non-regulated apartments, and they provide renters with protections regarding services and lease offerings. Unfortunately, they can also be the targets of harassment by landlords hoping…
In 2019, the New York state legislature passed new laws that should have made it easier for tenants to collect rent overcharges. The law allows tenants who believe their landlords illegally de-stabilized their apartment to seek reimbursement for overcharges. This was good news for tenants…
Author: Ronald S. Languedoc The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (“HSTPA”), enacted in June 2019, dramatically amended the Rent Stabilization Law provisions as to how legal regulated rents and overcharge damages should be calculated, and these changes strongly benefit tenants. However, in a major turnaround,…
It can be difficult for anyone to find suitable housing to rent in New York City. However, there are some people who face added challenges of discrimination by a landlord. This includes people who are or are perceived to have a certain immigration status. Even…
If you are getting ready to move into a new apartment, you probably have a lot to think about. Where are you going to live? How much will it cost? When will you be able to move in? While you have these and many other…
HGJ’s New Years Announcement A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR From all of us at Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph LLP HGJ Law Rises to the Challenge of 2020 HGJ attorneys and staff are grateful that we’ve been able to continue to win big victories for tenants,…
Too many people feel uneasy, scared or anxious when they are at home. These feelings could stem from dangerous conditions in or around an apartment building or an abusive or harassing landlord that makes tenants feel unsafe. If you are in this difficult position, you…
It’s estimated that 2.3 million evictions are filed each year, nationwide. That’s four evictions every minute. We understand that eviction can have devastating consequences, leading to stress, health problems, hardship, possible job loss and even homelessness. And many landlords won’t rent to someone who has…
Eighty-six-year-old Milton G. moved into the Riverview Senior Independent Living facility in Hell’s Kitchen just a few months ago. He moved to the area to be closer to family after his partner of 30 years entered a nursing home. He hadn’t even fully unpacked when…
If you want to leave your apartment but are bound by the terms of a lease for months or years, you may be frustrated with how difficult it can be to get out of lease without suffering some financial consequences. That said, there are ways to…
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