Hello, again. It’s been a while. Nice to see you.

This week…err, month (it’s been a busy summer), I’ll address a reader question which touches on one of the most important subjects for New York City tenants.

HOW DO I KNOW IF THE RENT RAISE MY LANDLORD IS ASKING FOR IS TOO HIGH?

Your lease is up, or maybe you never had a lease. Your landlord calls you up and says all of the sudden you owe him $300.00 more a month. Is this fair? By how much a Brooklyn landlord can raise your rent? Which laws protect you?