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Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

What exactly are your rights as a tenant in this city, and what are the legal obligations of landlords?

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

What exactly are your rights as a tenant in this city, and what are the legal obligations of landlords?

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

While the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019 covers everything from application fees to notice of rent increases, many New York renters are still in the dark about their new rights under the act. In an attempt to sort it all out, Bushwick Daily spoke with several authorities on housing and the law that surrounds it. 

While a full guide from the Attorney General’s office can be found here , below you will find a rough guide to renting in the city, and in…

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