Tenant Rights in the Bronx: What to Do When Your Landlord Breaks the Law
Renting in the Bronx: Why You Need to Know Your Rights The Bronx is home to over 700,000 residents, and the vast…
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NYC Landlord-Tenant Law Articles
Practical guidance on eviction proceedings, rent stabilization, tenant rights, and NYC Housing Court — written by an attorney who practices here every day.
What to Expect at Queens Housing Court: A Guide for Tenants and Landlords
You got a court notice in the mail. Maybe it’s a petition from your landlord, or maybe you’re a property owner who…
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What Brooklyn Tenants Need to Know About Illegal Lockouts (and How a Tenant Rights Attorney Can Help)
Imagine coming home from work to find your locks changed and your belongings inaccessible. Or you arrive at your apartment only to…
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What a Tenant Rights Attorney Does, and When You Need One in NYC
When DIY Isn’t Enough: When to Call a Tenant Rights Attorney Not every landlord dispute requires a lawyer. A rent increase that…
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How to File a Complaint Against Your Landlord in NYC (and When to Call a Tenant Rights Attorney)
Why Your Landlord Isn’t Responding to Your Complaints You’ve asked your landlord to fix the heat. You’ve sent emails. You’ve left messages.…
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NYC Housing Court Is in Crisis, and a New Committee Isn’t Going to Fix It
In 2025, a new Practice and Policy Advisory Committee was formed to address the crisis in New York City Housing Court. Cases…
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Good Cause Eviction Gives Tenants Real Protection and Real Litigation Problems
When Good Cause Eviction passed as part of New York’s FY2025 budget, advocates celebrated and landlord groups objected loudly. I understood both…
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The FARE Act Is the Right Move, But Don’t Call It a Win Yet
I’ve represented both landlords and tenants in New York City Housing Court for years. I’ve seen people lose apartments they could comfortably…
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What We Write About
Eviction Proceedings
Step-by-step guides on non-payment cases, holdover proceedings, and what to expect in NYC Housing Court.
Rent Stabilization
How the Rent Stabilization Code works, DHCR filings, rent overcharge complaints, and preferential rent issues.
Tenant Rights
Warranty of habitability, harassment protections, succession rights, illegal lockout remedies, and more.
Landlord Compliance
HPD violations, required disclosures, security deposit rules, and how to stay protected under NYC law.
NYC Housing Court
How Housing Court works, what to bring, how to respond to a petition, and what happens at a court date.
New Laws & Updates
Recent changes to NYC and NYS housing law — Good Cause Eviction, IAI caps, HSTPA, and more.